Easter
WordNet
noun
(1) A wind from the east
(2) A Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
WiktionaryText
Noun
Easter
- A Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Christ; the first Sunday following the full moon that occurs on or next after the vernal equinox
- Eastertide
- A festival of Heathenry held in honour of the goddess Eostre or Ostara and celebrated at the spring equinox or within the month of April. Also known as Eostre.
Related terms
- Maundy Thursday
- Good Friday
- Easter Sunday
- Easter Monday
- Easter egg
- Easter Bunny