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circusMain Entry: cir·cus Pronunciation: \ˈsər-kəs\ Function: noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, circle, circus — more at circle Date: 14th century 1 a : a large arena enclosed by tiers of seats on three or all four sides and used especially for sports or spectacles (as athletic contests, exhibitions of horsemanship, or in ancient times chariot racing) b : a public spectacle — cir·cusy \-kə-sē\ adjective
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