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Dictionary definition of “barmuda triangle”

barmuda triangle

n. a concentration of bars or nightclubs on a street, at an intersection, or in a neighborhood. Subjects: ,
Editorial Note: The number of establishments is often less or more than three. Another popular variant is beermuda triangle. Etymological Note: From “Bermuda Triangle,” a place off the coast of Florida where myth has it that ships and airplanes disappear.
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Re the 1994 citation: The Barmuda Triangle in Athens, Georgia, has grown beyond Lumpkin Street and now extends all the way to the courthouse. Instead of a cozy neighborhood of three bars it’s now a sprawl of dozens. No Student Left Thirsty.
by Ben Teague 18 Jan 07, 0308 GMT

Getting ready to design a flag here for ‘working’ the south Florida Bars…

Are there any T-shirts, slogans, banners, pennants….etc.
  Kno whut I mean???

Already in circulation???

by Karen 24 Feb 08, 0100 GMT

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