Raleigh

biographical name Ra·leigh \ˈrȯ-lē, ˈrä- also ˈra-\

Definition of RALEIGH

Sir Walter 1554–1618 Eng. courtier, navigator, & hist.

Ra·leigh or Ra·legh \ˈrȯ-lē, ˈrä- also ˈra-\

geographical name Ra·leigh \ˈrȯ-lē, ˈrä-lē\

city E cen North Carolina, its ∗ pop 403,892

RALEIGH Defined for Kids

geographical name Ra·leigh \ˈrȯ-lē, ˈrä-lē\

city, capital of North Carolina

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