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Grand Guignol

[Fr. grahn gee-nyawl]

Grand Gui·gnol

[Fr. grahn gee-nyawl]
noun
1.
a short drama stressing horror and sensationalism.
2.
of, pertaining to, or resembling such a drama.

Origin:
1905–10; after Le Grand Guignol, small theater in Paris where such dramas were performed
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Grand Guignol (ɡrɑ̃ ɡiɲɔl)
 
n
a.  a brief sensational play intended to horrify
 b.  (modifier) of, relating to, or like plays of this kind
 
[C20: after Le Grand Guignol, a small theatre in Montmartre, Paris]

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Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See Guignol
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