Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ash monday

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.07 in modern English

Syllables: ash -mon-day
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Synonym of Clean Monday: the seventh Monday before Easter, traditionally used as the beginning of Lent in Eastern Christianity.

Etymology

By analogy with Ash Wednesday, the traditional beginning of Lent in Western Christianity, despite the usual lack of an imposition of ashes during the day's celebration.

Synonyms

Clean Monday

Questions

What does ash monday mean?: Synonym of Clean Monday: the seventh Monday before Easter, traditionally used as the beginning of Lent in Eastern Christianity.
Where does ash monday come from?: By analogy with Ash Wednesday, the traditional beginning of Lent in Western Christianity, despite the usual lack of an imposition of ashes during the day's celebration.

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