English

Pronunciation
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Noun
follies

1. plural of|folly
2. uncountable A lavishly-produced theatrical revue characterized by major stars, huge casts, and opulent costumes and scenery.

#:The most famous Broadway theatrical revues of all time were the Ziegfeld Follies.

Usage notes
The theatrical sense is probably influenced by the French usage, as with the wikipedia:Folies Bergères|Folies Bergères in Paris.
The word is not really used any more, but the big Las Vegas shows meet the definition for follies.

Category:English plurals ending in "-ies"

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