raleigh

Noun
US[raw-lee]/ˈrɔli/2 syllables

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Noun (2)

  1. English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)Synonyms: Walter RaleighSir Walter RaleighRaleghWalter RaleghSir Walter RaleghInstance of colonizer, courtier
  2. capital of the state of North Carolina; located in the east central part of the North CarolinaSynonyms: capital of North CarolinaInstance of state capitalPart of North Carolina, Old North State
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