Mother's Day

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Moth·er's Day (m

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The second Sunday in May, observed in the United States as a day honoring mothers.

Mother's Day

1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) US, Canadian, Austral & NZ the second Sunday in May, observed as a day in honour of mothers

2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) Brit & S African the fourth Sunday in Lent, when mothers traditionally receive presents from their children Also called Mothering Sunday

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Mother's Day - second Sunday in May

day - a day assigned to a particular purpose or observance; "Mother's Day"

May - the month following April and preceding June

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Mother's Day n → la festa della mamma

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You see, I can look back and call it up in his mother's day, before their troubles.

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