noun
Gilles
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One of the traditional costumed performers who lead the Carnival of Binche in Belgium, known for their wax masks, feather headdresses, and orange-throwing.
"The Gilles danced through the streets of Binche wearing their tall ostrich-feather hats."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA specific type of costumed Carnival performer from a famous Belgian festival.
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