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noun
A show performed using silhouettes and shadow puppets.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a drama executed by throwing shadows on a wall
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: shadow show, shadow play
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: show
History
Probably from Italian galanti (“gallants”), + English show.
Across languages
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