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Gras [noun] [C usually singular] - (in some Christian countries) a celebration before the beginning of Lent, in which there is a lot of public enjoyment, including dressing in special clothes, dancing, eating and drinking, often in the road, or any large public event of this typeMardi Gras is a big celebration in New Orleans.The Mardi Gras in Sydney, Australia is a celebration of the gay and lesbian community, and the procession attracts thousands of people every year.Mardi Gras is another name for Shrove Tuesday.