What is the meaning of Romany?

noun

  • A member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling; they are believed to have originated in northern India but now are living on all continents (but mostly in Europe, North Africa, and North America.
  • The Indic language of the Gypsies.

adjective

  • Of or relating to the Gypsies or their language or culture.
    • usage: "Romani nomads"; "Romany folk songs"; "a Gypsy fortune-teller"
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