carousal

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English

Etymology

carouse +‎ -al

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -aʊzəl

Noun

carousal (plural carousals)

  1. A noisy feast or social gathering, often with much alcohol consumption.
    • 1929, Robert Dean Frisbee, The Book of Puka-Puka (republished by Eland, 2019; p. 207):
      The earth-spirit of Tema, who loved carousals, heard from afar the songs and laughter of the people on Nassau.

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