e/Clown alley

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has gloss	eng: The clown alley in a circus is a backstage area, usually very near the animal pens, where clowns change into their costumes and apply makeup. Generally, the clowns' personal props, costumes, and other items are stored in this area as well. The term has also come to mean any professional grouping of clowns, in general, regardless of whether or not they are affiliated with a circus or carnival.
lexicalization	eng: clown alley
instance of	(noun) a performance given by a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and trained animals; "the children always love to go to the circus" circus