No. 5,973 in French
diabolo
A "diabolo" is a juggling prop consisting of a spool that is spun, tossed, and caught using a string tied to two sticks.
In a sentence
Je joue au diabolo dans le parc.
I play with the diabolo in the park.
The term 'diabolo' refers to a juggling apparatus used for tricks and entertainment.
Nous avons commandé des diabolos grenadine au café.
We ordered grenadine sodas at the café.
In this context, 'diabolo' refers to a popular French soda drink mixed with syrup.
Lors de la pièce, le personnage central jonglait avec un diabolo.
During the play, the central character was juggling with a diabolo.
Here, 'diabolo' again denotes the juggling apparatus, showcasing its use in performance settings.
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