HyperDic: fat_tuesday

English > 2 senses of the expression Fat Tuesday:
NOUNtimeFat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday, pancake daythe last day before Lent
actFat Tuesday, Mardi Grasa carnival held in some countries on Shrove Tuesday (the last day before Lent) but especially in New Orleans
English > Fat Tuesday: 2 senses > noun 1, time
MeaningThe last day before Lent.
SynonymsMardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday, pancake day
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
English > Fat Tuesday: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningA carnival held in some countries on Shrove Tuesday (the last day before Lent) but especially in New Orleans.
SynonymMardi Gras
Part ofNew OrleansA port and largest city in Louisiana
BroadercarnivalA festival marked by merrymaking and processions
Spanishmartes de carnaval
Catalandimarts de carnaval, dimarts gras, Mardi Gras

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