[kruː], (Noun)

Definitions:
- (in the US) an organization or association that stages a parade or other event for a carnival celebration. Krewes are associated especially with Mardi Gras in New Orleans
(e.g: the krewe is famous for huge floats with national celebrities)


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from the name of The Mistick Krewe of Comus, the first such organization, krewe representing an archaic variant spelling of crew