ring-around-the-rosy

A form of Ring a Ring o' Roses — A traditional children's game involving dancing in a ring around a person in the middle.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of Ring a Ring o' Roses.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna children's game in which the players dance around in a circle and at a given signal all squat

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Chicago

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