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Laughter

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Laughter
Democritus
(c. 460—c. 370 B.C.) the laughing philosopher. [Gk. Phil.: Jobes, 430]
hyena
rapacious scavenger, known for its maniacal laughter. [Zoology: Misc.]
laughing gas
(nitrous oxide) sweet-smelling, colorless gas; produces feeling of euphoria. [Medicine: Misc.]
Thalia
Muse of comedy [Gk. Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 1071]
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Then followed a torrent of laughter and cheers: Then the ominous words "It's a Boo-"
The Hunting of the Snark by Carroll, Lewis View in context
She leaned against her mother and burst into such a loud, ringing fit of laughter that even the prim visitor could not help joining in.
War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
As bad was Harley Kennan's trick of catching him gloriously asleep on an edge of Villa's skirt and of tickling the hair between his toes and making him kick involuntarily in his sleep, until he kicked himself awake to hearing of gurgles and snickers of laughter at his expense.
Jerry of the Islands by London, Jack View in context
 
 
 
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