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cir·cus
 circus
- pronunciation:
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noun |
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circuses |
| definition 1: |
a traveling show that usu. includes performances by acrobats, clowns, and trained animals, or the performers and equipment of such a show.
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| definition 2: |
in ancient Rome, a large, roofless arena surrounded by rows of seats, used for public spectacles and games.
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| definition 3: |
a noisy or chaotic scene.
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| related words: |
carnival, cavalcade, zoo |
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