"Raggastani" meaning in English

See Raggastani in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: Raggastanis [plural]
Etymology: See ragga and -stan. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Raggastani (plural Raggastanis)
  1. One who adopts elements of both Caribbean and South Asian language and culture. Synonyms: raggastani
    Sense id: en-Raggastani-en-noun-SiNhFIGl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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Alternative forms

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