| n. | 1. | The last day of Carnival; the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday (the beginning of Lent and fasting); Shrove Tuesday; - in some cities a great day of carnival and merrymaking; in the United States it is especially associated with |
| 2. | The series of festival events celebrated on Mardi Gras{1}. |
| Noun | 1. | Mardi Gras - the last day before LentSynonyms: pancake day, Shrove Tuesday |
| 2. | Mardi Gras - the pre-Lenten festival of Shrove Tuesday Synonyms: Fat Tuesday |
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