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carnival |
an occasion or period of festive revelry, esp. the time just before Lent. [1/2 definitions] |
confetti |
(used with a sing. verb) small pieces of colored paper thrown into the air on festive occasions. |
festivity |
(pl.) the events or activities planned for or happening at a festive celebration. [1/3 definitions] |
gala |
suited to a festive celebration. [2 definitions] |
gay |
of or in a happy, joyous mood; festive; merry. [1/4 definitions] |
good cheer |
good or festive food or drink. [1/3 definitions] |
holiday |
of or relating to a celebration; festive; joyful. [1/5 definitions] |
loving cup |
a large, usu. silver drinking cup with two or more handles by which it was passed from guest to guest at banquets or other festive gatherings, now often given as a sports trophy. |
merry |
marked by or giving occasion for merriment; festive or entertaining. [1/3 definitions] |
merrymaker |
one who participates in some joyous or festive occasion. |
merrymaking |
participation in some joyous or festive occasion. [1/2 definitions] |
panettone |
an Italian sweet bread containing raisins, candied fruit, and nuts, usu. eaten on festive occasions. |
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