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Clown

/klˈaʊn/
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(noun) A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.

When the little boy saw the clown, the cat got his tongue.
The clown fell down on purpose.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The funny ____ made all the children laugh at the birthday party.

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