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Mardi Gras

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As a noun, Mardi Gras means the last day before Lent.

Meanings of Mardi Gras

2 meanings

noun

  1. The last day before Lenttime

    Similar: Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, pancake day
  2. A carnival held in some countries on Shrove Tuesday (the last day before Lent) but especially in New Orleans

    Similar: Fat Tuesday

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Synonyms by meaning

noun: the last day before Lent
Shrove TuesdayFat Tuesdaypancake day
noun: a carnival held in some countries on Shrove Tuesday (the …

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