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raï.

A form of music, originating in Oran, Algeria from Bedouin shepherds.

3 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɹaɪ//ɹʌiː/
  1. A form of music, originating in Oran, Algeria from Bedouin shepherds.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

From French raï, from Algerian Arabic راي (rāy, “opinion”), from Arabic رَأْي (raʔy, “opinion”).

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