Fat Tuesday

/fæt ˈtuzdeɪ/
/fæt ˈtuzdeɪ/
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Definitions of Fat Tuesday
  1. noun
    a carnival held in some countries on Shrove Tuesday (the last day before Lent) but especially in New Orleans
    synonyms: Mardi Gras
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    type of:
    carnival
    a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
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