"raï" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ɹaɪ/, /ɹʌiː/
Rhymes: -aɪ Etymology: From French raï, from Algerian Arabic راي (rāy, “opinion”), from Arabic رَأْي (raʔy, “opinion”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|raï}} French raï, {{bor|en|arq|راي|t=opinion|tr=rāy}} Algerian Arabic راي (rāy, “opinion”), {{der|en|ar|رَأْي|t=opinion}} Arabic رَأْي (raʔy, “opinion”), {{root|en|ar|ر ء ي}} Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} raï (uncountable)
  1. A form of music, originating in Oran, Algeria from Bedouin shepherds. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Musical genres
    Sense id: en-raï-en-noun-G5CUy1GM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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