ülednȧēl, |üˌled|nī(ə)l, |üˌled|nā(ə)l noun
( plural ouled naïls )
Usage: usually capitalized O&N
Etymology: French, from Ouled Naïl, a confederation of nomadic peoples in Algeria
: an Arab prostitute and dancing girl of the No. African cities usually dressed in a brightly colored bespangled costume and ornamental often feathered headdress