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(noun) performance given by a traveling company of acrobats clowns and trained animals; "the children always love to go to the circus" |
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Related Words: show, three-ring circus |
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(noun) a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a circus or carnival; "it was so funny it was a circus"; "the whole occasion had a carnival atmosphere" |
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Synonyms: carnival |
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Related Words: disturbance |
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(noun) a genus of haws comprising the harriers |
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Synonyms: genus Circus |
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Related Words: bird genus |
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(noun) an oval or circular area enclosed by tiers of seats and usually covered by a tent; "they used the elephants to help put up the circus" |
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Related Words: arena, scene of action |
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(noun) (ancient Rome) an open-air stadium for chariot races and gladiatorial games |
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Related Words: arena, bowl, stadium |
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(noun) a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals; "he ran away from home to join the circus" |
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Related Words: company, troupe |
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