What does "carnaval" mean?

One of various large carnivals held before the beginning of Lent, especially in Latin America.

What is a synonym for "carnaval"?

Common synonyms include: circus, advent, allhallowmas, allhallows, allhallowtide, annunciation.

//kɑɹnəˈvɑl// noun

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Noun

1
One of various large carnivals held before the beginning of Lent, especially in Latin America. countable, uncountable
2
Obsolete spelling of carnival. alt-of, obsolete

From Spanish carnaval, Portuguese carnaval. Doublet of carnival.

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