pancake day

/ˌpænˈkeɪk deɪ/
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Definitions of pancake day
  1. noun
    the last day before Lent
    synonyms: Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday
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    type of:
    Christian holy day
    a religious holiday for Christians
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