1. 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)
   "The Romany family maintained their traditional customs despite settling in the city";
   - Gypsy, Gipsy, Rommany, Romani, Roma, Bohemian, traveller [Brit]
    
2. The Indic language of the Romani
   - Gypsy, Romany language, Gypsy language

1. Of or relating to the Romani or their language or culture
   "Romany folk songs";
   - Romani

Derived forms: Romanies

Type of: Indian, Sanskrit, Sanskrit language, Sanskritic language

Encyclopedia: Romany, the Diva of Magic