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Grand Guignol

Syllabification: (Grand Gui·gnol)
Pronunciation: /gräN gēnˈyôl/

Definition of Grand Guignol

noun

  • a dramatic entertainment of a sensational or horrific nature, originally a sequence of short pieces as performed at the Grand Guignol theater in Paris.

Origin:

French, literally 'Great Punch'

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Definition of Grand Guignol in the British & World English dictionary