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Popular song, usually of religious joy, associated with a season, especially Christmas.
It typically alternates verses with a repeated refrain or chorus. The carol originated in medieval England, with texts in English or Latin or both, and it was often associated with dancing and processions. The French noë l , the German Weihnachtslied , and the Spanish villancico can also be regarded as carols.
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[c mediumvioletred] (as used in expressions)
Carol II
Jemison Mae Carol
Oates Joyce Carol
Reed Sir Carol
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