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BARNUM
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• BARNUM (noun)
The noun BARNUM has 1 sense:
1. United States showman who popularized the circus (1810-1891)
Familiarity information: BARNUM used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
United States showman who popularized the circus (1810-1891)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Barnum; P. T. Barnum; Phineas Taylor Barnum
Instance hypernyms:
impresario; promoter; showman (a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments)
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"Avoid what will require an apology." (Arabic proverb)
"A good start is half the job done." (Dutch proverb)