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Noun: charivari  shu`ri-vu'ree
  1. A noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
    - shivaree, chivaree, callithump, callathump, belling

Derived forms: charivaris

Type of: serenade

Encyclopedia: Charivari

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