HyperDic: whitsun

English > 1 sense of the word Whitsun:
NOUNtimeWhitsun, Whitsuntide, WhitweekChristian holiday
English > Whitsun: 1 sense > noun 1, time
MeaningChristian holiday; the week beginning on Whitsunday (especially the first 3 days).
SynonymsWhitsuntide, Whitweek
Part ofchurch calendar, ecclesiastical calendarA calendar of the Christian year indicating the dates of fasts and festivals
PartsPentecost, WhitsundaySeventh Sunday after Easter
Whit-Tuesday, Whitsun TuesdayThe day after Whitmonday
Whitmonday, Whitsun MondayThe day after Whitsunday
BroaderseasonA period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field / field
SpanishPascua de Pentecostés, Pascua Granada, Segunda Pascua
CatalanPasqua de Pentecosta, Pasqua Granada, Segona Pasqua

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