, in New Orleans commonly -ˌgrȯ \
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A Mardi Gras Parade of 13 Food Words
A Mardi Gras Parade of 13 Food Words
Eat them up before the 40-day fast.
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Have some king cake on us.
How 'Mardi Gras' Got Its Name
How 'Mardi Gras' Got Its Name
You're about to fast for 40 days. Quick: eat everything in the house.
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“Mardi Gras.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mardi%20Gras. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of Mardi Gras was in 1699
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