"Cinco de Mayo" meaning in English

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Proper name

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Etymology: Borrowed from Spanish cinco de mayo (“fifth of May”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|es|cinco de mayo||fifth of May}} Spanish cinco de mayo (“fifth of May”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Cinco de Mayo
  1. A national celebration in Mexico, commemorating the victory of Mexican forces led by General Ignacio Zaragoza over the French expeditionary forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, also celebrated widely by immigrants living in the United States. Wikipedia link: Cinco de Mayo Categories (topical): Calendar, Holidays
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