carnaval

Definitions of carnaval
  1. noun
    immediately preceding Lent
    synonyms: carnavalstijd
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    type of:
    campagne, jaargetij, jaargetijde, seizoen, vakantieperiode, vakantieseizoen
    a recurrent time marked by major holidays
  2. noun
    a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
    synonyms: carnavalsviering, kermis, vastenavond
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    type of:
    festival, hoogtijdag, muziekfeest, muziekfestival
    an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place)
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