"Burns night" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈbɜːns naɪt/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈbɝns naɪt/ [General-American] Audio: en-au-Burns night.ogg [Australia] Forms: Burns nights [plural]
Etymology: From the name of Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns (1759–1796) + night. Etymology templates: {{m|en|night}} night Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Burns night}} Burns night (plural Burns nights)
  1. An event held on the evening of 25th January in celebration of the Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns (born on that day in 1759), usually involving Scottish foods and recitals of his poetry. Wikipedia link: Alexander Nasmyth, Robert Burns, Scottish National Portrait Gallery Categories (topical): Observances, Poetry Synonyms: Burns Night Related terms: haggis Translations (event held on the evening of 25th January): Burns Nicht (Scots), Oidhche na Taigeise (Scottish Gaelic)

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