Three Kings' Day

Three Kings' Day
noun
twelve days after Christmas; celebrates the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus
Hypernyms: ↑Christian holy day
Part Holonyms: ↑January, ↑Jan

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noun
Usage: usually capitalized T&K&D
Etymology: so called from the wise men (traditionally kings and three in number) that brought gifts to the infant Jesus (Mt 2:1-12)

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