Raleigh

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biographical name

Ra·​leigh ˈrȯ-lē How to pronounce Raleigh (audio)
ˈrä-,
 also  ˈra-
variants or Ralegh
Sir Walter 1554–1618 English courtier, navigator, and historian

Raleigh

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geographical name

Ra·​leigh ˈrȯ-lē How to pronounce Raleigh (audio)
ˈrä-lē
city and capital of North Carolina in the east central part of the state population 403,892

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“Raleigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Raleigh. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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