Fall-O-Ween
n.— «Fall-O-Ween™ is Illinois’ fifth festive season, offering autumn fun for the whole family during September and October. Throughout the state you’ll find special Fall-O-Ween events and attractions that range from colorful harvest fests to spooky haunted houses and silly scarecrow celebrations.» —“Fall-O-Ween” Enjoy Illinois: Illinois Bureau of Tourism Official Website , 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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