HyperDic: pancake_day

English > 1 sense of the expression pancake day:
NOUNtimepancake day, Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesdaythe last day before Lent
English > pancake day: 1 sense > noun 1, time
MeaningThe last day before Lent.
SynonymsMardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday
Part ofShrovetideimmediately preceding Lent
BroaderChristian holy dayA religious holiday for Christians
SpanishMartes de Carnaval, martes de carnaval
CatalanDimarts de Carnaval, Dimarts de Carnestoltes, Mardi Gras

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