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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun The main tent of a circus.
  • noun The circus.

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  • noun A circus tent, especially the largest in a given circus, where the central attractions take place.
  • noun The circus; the circus lifestyle.

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  • noun a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance

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