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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
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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