"St. Luke's summer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: little summer of St. Luke [alternative], Saint Luke's summer [alternative], St. Luke's little summer [alternative]
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  1. A short period of warm weather around St Luke's Day (18 October); an Indian summer (also figuratively). Categories (topical): Summer, Temperature Synonyms: Indian summer
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