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May Day
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May Day
n.
1. May 1, observed in the United States, Canada, and parts of Western Europe in celebration of the coming of spring.
2. May 1, observed as a holiday especially in socialist countries in honor of labor and labor organizations.

May Day
n
a.  the first day of May, traditionally a celebration of the coming of spring: in some countries now observed as a holiday in honour of workers
b.  (as modifier) May-Day celebrations
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Noun1.May Day - observed in many countries to celebrate the coming of springMay Day - observed in many countries to celebrate the coming of spring; observed in Russia and related countries in honor of labor
day - a day assigned to a particular purpose or observance; "Mother's Day"
May - the month following April and preceding June
Translations
May Day nil primo maggio (in cui si festeggia l'arrivo della primavera)


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