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Circus

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carnivalnounA festive occasion marked by parades and sometimes special foods and other entertainment.
genus circusnouna genus of haws comprising the harriers

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carnivalnounA festive occasion marked by parades and sometimes special foods and other entertainment.
genus circusnouna genus of haws comprising the harriers
ringmasternounThe person who manages the performers in a circus ring.
sideshownounA minor attraction at a larger event such as a circus, fair or music festival.
arenanounThe building housing such an area; specifically, a very large, often round building, often topped with a dome, designated for indoor sporting or other major events, such as concerts.
dramanoun(uncountable) Theatrical plays in general.
showverb(transitive) To display, to have somebody see (something).
comedynoun(countable, drama) a dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone
storenoun(mainly North American) A building (or portion thereof) where items may be purchased.
siegenoun(military) A prolonged military assault or a blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition.
madhousenoun(figuratively, by extension) A chaotic, uproarious, noisy place.
ducknounAn aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
fussnoun(countable or uncountable) Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something.
messnouna thing or group of things in a disagreeable, disorganised, or dirty state; hence a bad situation
nonsensenounThat which is silly, illogical and lacks any meaning, reason or value; that which does not make sense.
hellnoun(in many religions, uncountable) A place of torment where some or all sinners are believed to go after death and evil spirits are believed to be.
zoonoun(countable) A park where live animals are exhibited.
cirquenoun(geology) A curved depression or natural amphitheatre, especially one in a mountainside at the end of a valley.
crapnoun(slang, mildly vulgar, uncountable) Something worthless or of poor quality; junk.
elephantnounA large mammal of the family Elephantidae in the order Proboscidea, having a trunk, and native to Africa and Asia.

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