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Raleigh Definition & Meaning

raleigh
noun
  1. English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)
  2. capital of the state of North Carolina; located in the east central part of the North Carolina

"Raleigh" in song lyrics

See how raleigh is used in real songs:

  • "I'm from R baby, Raleigh"
    Jozeemo f/ Joe Scudda — Who We Are
  • "Greenville, and Raleigh"
    Petey Pablo — I Told Y'all
  • "We All-Stars make folly North down to Raleigh"
    Princess Superstar — We Got Panache

Usage tips for "raleigh"

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Frequently asked questions

What does raleigh mean?
English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618) capital of the state of North Carolina; located in the east central part of the North Carolina
What part of speech is raleigh?
Raleigh is a noun.
How many definitions does raleigh have?
Raleigh has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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