Cin·co de Ma·yo (s ng k d mäy)n. May 5, observed by Mexican communities in Latin America and Mexican-American communities in the United States in commemoration of the 1862 defeat of French troops at the Battle of Puebla. [Spanish : cinco, five + de, of + Mayo, May.] |
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| Noun | 1. | Cinco de Mayo - the fifth of May which is observed in Mexico and Mexican-American communities in the United States to commemorate the Mexican victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862 day - a day assigned to a particular purpose or observance; "Mother's Day" |
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