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Extravaganza

created by Webster 1913

(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:34:28

Ex*trav`a*gan"za (?), n. [Extravagance with an Italian ending: cf. It. stravaganza.]

1.

A composition, as in music, or in the drama, designed to produce effect by its wild irregularity; esp., a musical caricature.

2.

An extravagant flight of sentiment or language.

 

© Webster 1913.


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