galanty show
galanty show · galanty shows
A show performed using silhouettes and shadow puppetsA show performed using silhouettes and shadow puppets.
Meaning
1 senses(historical)A show performed using silhouettes and shadow puppets.
More definitions
- a drama executed by throwing shadows on a wall
Origin
Probably from Italian galanti (“gallants”), + English show.Probably from Italian galanti (“gallants”), + English show.
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Forms
plural: galanty showsSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a drama executed by throwing shadows on a wall:shadow showshadow play
See also
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