| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷məl adjective
Etymology: Late Latin quadragesimalis, from quadragesima + Latin -alis -al
1. usually capitalized : of, relating to, or used in Lent : lenten
2. : consisting of 40 — used especially of a fast (as the Lenten fast) consisting of or lasting for 40 days