"Alien Day" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: From alien + day. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|alien|day}} alien + day Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Alien Day}} Alien Day
  1. (fandom slang) April 26, as a "fan holiday" celebrating the science-fiction horror franchise Alien. The date 4/26 is in reference to fictional planet LV-426 where the Xenomorph was first unveiled. Tags: slang Synonyms: Aliens Day
    Sense id: en-Alien_Day-en-name-plqjmtoo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: lifestyle

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