"Red Nose Day" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From the red plastic false noses sold on this day to raise money. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Red Nose Day}} Red Nose Day
  1. A day, usually every other year, on which the Comic Relief organisation encourages the public to engage in fundraising for charity. Wikipedia link: Red Nose Day Categories (topical): Observances Synonyms: Red-Nose Day
    Sense id: en-Red_Nose_Day-en-name-TNOvCyA9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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