Whitsuntide

/ˌwɪtsənˈtaɪd/
/ˌhwɪtsənˈtaɪd/
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Definitions of Whitsuntide
  1. noun
    Christian holiday; the week beginning on Whitsunday (especially the first 3 days)
    synonyms: Whitsun, Whitweek
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    type of:
    season
    a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
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