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Mardi Gras

Scope note

Use for the final climactic day of Carnival festivities, occurring on the last day before Lent. In some places, such as New Orleans, the term is applied to the entire Carnival season.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000164207

Broader Terms used

Carnival (pre-Lenten festival)

Created

13yrs ago

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