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单词 candlemas
释义 can·dle·mas
\ˈkandəlməs, -ˈaa- also -ˌmas\ noun
(plural candlemases)
Usage: usually capitalized, often attributive
Etymology: Middle English candelmasse, from Old English candelmæsse, from candel candle + mæsse mass, feast; from the candles blessed and carried in procession in celebration of the feast — more at mass
1.
 a. : the church feast celebrated on February 2 in commemoration of the presentation of Christ in the temple
 b. : this feast commemorating additionally in the Roman Catholic Church the purification of the Virgin Mary
 c. : this feast commemorating additionally in the Eastern Orthodox Church the meeting with Simeon and Anna
2. or candlemas day usually capitalized C&D : groundhog day
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