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Synonyms of Shrove Tuesday

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Another word for Shrove Tuesday is Carnival. Other synonyms of Shrove Tuesday are Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, Pancake Day and Pancake Tuesday.

Synonyms and similar words for Shrove Tuesday

nounThe day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday.

  • Mardi GrasThe day when traditionally all fat and meat in the house were finished up, before Christians were banned from eating...
  • Fat TuesdayThe Tuesday before the onset of Lent.
  • Pancake DayShrove Tuesday, when pancakes are traditionally made; in some traditions the day for pancake races for charity.
  • Pancake TuesdayShrove Tuesday.
  • Carnival

Meaning of Shrove Tuesday

  1. noun The day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday.

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Questions about synonyms of Shrove Tuesday

What is another word for Shrove Tuesday?
Shrove Tuesday has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as Carnival, Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, Pancake Day and Pancake Tuesday.
What does Shrove Tuesday mean?
Shrove Tuesday means the day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday.

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