"Pancake Day" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

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  1. (chiefly UK and Ireland) Shrove Tuesday, when pancakes are traditionally made; in some traditions the day for pancake races for charity. Tags: Ireland, UK Synonyms: Pancake Tuesday [Australia, Ireland], Shrove Tuesday Coordinate_terms: Waffle Day
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