Definition of mardi gras Mardi gras
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What does mardi gras mean?
WordNet
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| mardi gras - a carnival held in some countries on Shrove Tuesday (the last day before Lent) but especially in New Orleans | ||
| Fat Tuesday | ||
| carnival a festival marked by merrymaking and processions | ||
| mardi gras - the last day before Lent | ||
| Shrove Tuesday, pancake day | ||
| christian holy day a religious holiday for Christians | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- mardi gras (n.)
The last day of Carnival; Shrove Tuesday; -- in some cities a great day of carnival and merrymaking.
Wikipedia 
- Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is a festival held two days before Ash Wednesday, signifying the end of the Carnival season and the start of Lent. Many cities (especally those with large Catholic populations) like New Orleans are famous for their Mardi Gras. During Mardi Gras, almost everyone takes part in celebrating with lavish parades and parties.
