Ouled Naïl

noun2

1. •
   An Arab tribal confederation living in the Ouled Naïl Range, Algeria.
2. •
   A female dancer, performer, courtesan, etc., from this group.

   • The Ouled-Nails had extinguished their candles at a cry from one of their number, and the only light within the yard came feebly from the open and half-blocked door of the café. — 1913