GROUNDHOG DAY


Meaning of GROUNDHOG DAY in English

noun

Usage: usually capitalized G&D

Etymology: so called from the belief that on that day the groundhog comes out of his burrow and if he casts a shadow returns for an additional period of winter weather

: February 2 in most parts of the United States or February 14 in some parts (as Missouri) which is popularly considered to indicate if sunny the continuance of wintry weather or if cloudy the early coming of spring

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