HyperDic: raleigh

English > 2 senses of the word Raleigh:
NOUNperson Raleigh, Walter Raleigh, Sir Walter Raleigh, Ralegh, Walter Ralegh, Sir Walter RaleghEnglish courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia
locationRaleigh, capital of North Carolinacapital of the state of North Carolina
Raleigh > pronunciation
Soundsrao'liy
Rhymesably ... zealously: 1543 rhymes with liy...
English > Raleigh: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningEnglish courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618).
SynonymsWalter Raleigh, Sir Walter Raleigh, Ralegh, Walter Ralegh, Sir Walter Ralegh
Instance ofcolonizer, colonisersomeone who helps to found a colony
courtierAn attendant at the court of a sovereign
SpanishSir Walter Raleigh, Walter Raleigh
CatalanWalter Raleigh
English > Raleigh: 2 senses > noun 2, location
Meaningcapital of the state of North Carolina; located in the east central part of the North Carolina.
Synonymcapital of North Carolina
Instance ofstate capitalThe capital city of a political subdivision of a country
Part ofNorth Carolina, Old North State, Tar Heel State, NC, N.C.A state in southeastern United States

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