carnaval

French

noun
Definitions
  • The carnival, last festive occasion before Lent, notably on Shrove Tuesday, marked by a masked parade and/or ball

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian carnevale (carnival) derived from Latin carnelevale.

Origin

Latin

carnelevale

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