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Gypsy

DEFINITIONS OF: Gypsy

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n 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)

Synonyms:
Bohemian, Gipsy, Roma, Romani, Romany, Rommany
Types:
gitana
a Spanish female Gypsy
gitano
a Spanish male Gypsy
Type of:
Indian
a native or inhabitant of India

n the Indic language of the Gypsies

Synonyms:
Romany
Type of:
Sanskrit, Sanskritic language
(Hinduism) an ancient language of India (the language of the Vedas and of Hinduism); an official language of India although it is now used only for religious purposes
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