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Moulin Rouge

American  
[moo-lan roozh] / mu lɛ̃ ˈruʒ /

noun

  1. a dance hall in the Montmartre section of Paris, France, opened in 1889 and famous for its cancan dancers and the drawings of its performers and customers made there by Toulouse-Lautrec.


Etymology

Origin of Moulin Rouge

< French: literally, red mill

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Announcing her departure, Megan said: "It's been such an honor to be part of thee Moulin Rouge family."

From BBC Apr. 28, 2026

“Megan is incredibly grateful for the prayers and well-wishes from her supporters,” her representative said in a statement, “and is looking forward to resuming her role as Zidler on Moulin Rouge on Thursday.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 1, 2026

The Scottish actor, who has starred in Trainspotting and Moulin Rouge, is set to star in My Master Builder in London's West End between April and July next year.

From BBC Dec. 2, 2024

Despite the setback, Clerico said that the show at Moulin Rouge will go on, emphasizing the cabaret’s resilience and commitment to continuing its legacy.

From Seattle Times Apr. 25, 2024

And she began to play a rakish little air which, composed by some rattle-brain at a cafe table, had lately skipped out of the Moulin Rouge to disport itself over Paris.

From The Conquest of Canaan by Tarkington, Booth

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