NOUN | time | Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday, pancake day | the last day before Lent |
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act | Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras | a carnival held in some countries on Shrove Tuesday (the last day before Lent) but especially in New Orleans |
Meaning | The last day before Lent. | |
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Synonyms | Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday, pancake day | |
Part of | Shrovetide | immediately preceding Lent |
Broader | Christian holy day | A religious holiday for Christians |
Spanish | Martes de Carnaval, martes de carnaval | |
Catalan | Dimarts de Carnaval, Dimarts de Carnestoltes, Mardi Gras |
Meaning | A carnival held in some countries on Shrove Tuesday (the last day before Lent) but especially in New Orleans. | |
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Synonym | Mardi Gras | |
Part of | New Orleans | A port and largest city in Louisiana |
Broader | carnival | A festival marked by merrymaking and processions |
Spanish | martes de carnaval | |
Catalan | dimarts de carnaval, dimarts gras, Mardi Gras |
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