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noun • an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds | ||||||||
22% | 12 | Genre of performance known for its shocking and frightening nature | ||||||
noun • a play of a macabre or horrific nature | ||||||||
22% | 14 | Known for its frightening appearance | ||||||
noun • long-legged centipede common in damp places as e.g. cellars | ||||||||
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