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LENTEN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does lenten mean?
• LENTEN (adjective)
The adjective LENTEN has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to or suitable for Lent
Familiarity information: LENTEN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to or suitable for Lent
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Context example:
lenten food
Pertainym:
Lent (a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday)
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