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the act or ceremony of crowning a king, queen, or other sovereign.
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an accessory or detail used to beautify the appearance of something.
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something used to beautify or commemorate. |
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something revealed or disclosed. |
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an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires. |
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a harvest festival celebrated from Dec. 26th until Jan. 1st in some
African-American communities. |
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having or displaying great dignity or nobility. |
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a period of time set aside for feasting and celebration. |
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the day on which the Zen tradition commemorates the enlightenment,
or nirvana, of the Buddha. |
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the Hindu festival of lights, celebrated as a religious holiday throughout
India. |
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complete and wholehearted fidelity. |
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a Jewish festival lasting eight days, in commemoration of the rededication
of the Temple by the Maccabees following their victory over the Syrians
under Antiochus IV, characterized chiefly by the lighting of the menorah
on each night of the festival. |
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the ninth month of the Islamic calendar; the month of fasting; the
holiest period for the Islamic faith. |
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a figure of a person made of packed snow. |
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a glittering metallic substance used in pieces or strips to produce
a sparkling effect cheaply. |