raleigh Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)
   Sir Walter Raleigh; Sir Walter Ralegh; Walter Ralegh; Walter Raleigh; Ralegh.
   
2. noun capital of the state of North Carolina; located in the east central part of the North Carolina
   capital of North Carolina.
   

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