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English to English noun
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a festival marked by merrymaking and processions |  | source: wordnet30
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a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a large public entertainment | | Example: it was so funny it was a circus
the whole occasion had a carnival atmosphere
source: wordnet30
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a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc. | | source: wordnet30
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A festival celebrated with merriment and revelry in Roman Gatholic countries during the week before Lent, esp. at Rome and Naples, during a few days (three to ten) before Lent, ending with Shrove Tuesday. | | source: webster1913
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