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Ferris wheel

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ferris

Main Entry:: Fer·ris wheel
Pronunciation:: \ˈfer-əs-, ˈfe-rəs-\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: G. W. G. Ferris †1896 American engineer
Date:: 1893

: an amusement device consisting of a large upright power-driven wheel carrying seats that remain horizontal around its rim

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