fantoccini
/ˌfæntəˈtʃini/
noun
- Puppets or marionettes that are moved by strings or wires, especially in a theatrical performance.
- The fantoccini show at the fair amazed the children with its dancing puppets.
- He learned to operate fantoccini from a master puppeteer in Italy.
- The theater featured a performance of fantoccini with elaborate costumes.
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