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carousels


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Term Type

Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Preferred Term

carousels

Details

Structures consisting of a revolving circular platform with seats, often in the form of horses or other animals, on which people may ride, usually to the accompaniment of mechanical or recorded music.

Variations

carrousels

carrousels

merry-go-round

merry-go-rounds

carousel

carrousel

Broader Term

amusement rides

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