Definition of Shrove Tuesday

1. Noun. The last day before Lent.

Exact synonyms: Mardi Gras, Pancake Day
Generic synonyms: Christian Holy Day
Group relationships: Shrovetide

Definition of Shrove Tuesday

1. Noun. The day before the beginning of Lent, when pancakes are traditionally eaten, originally to use up milk and eggs that would otherwise spoil because of not being eaten during Lent. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Shrove Tuesday

ShpI metalloprotease
Shraddha
Shrapnell
Shrapnell's membrane
Shravas
Shreveport
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury cake
Shrewsbury cakes
Shrimper
Shriner
Shriners
Shrops
Shropshire
Shrove Sunday
Shrove Tuesday (current term)
Shrovetide
Shtokavian
Shua
Shuadit
Shubi
Shudra
Shug
Shuha
Shuha Shinto
Shui Xian
Shuli
Shulman
Shumard oak
Shumard red oak

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