What is another word for septuagesima?
Pronunciation: [sˈɛptjuːˌe͡ɪd͡ʒsɪmə] (IPA) 
Septuagesima refers to the third Sunday before Easter, which signals the start of the pre-Lenten season. While there are no exact synonyms for septuagesima, there are words that can describe this period. These include "pre-Lenten," "Carnival season," or "Shrovetide." The term "pre-Lenten" is often used to describe the period of mourning and reflection leading up to Lent, which starts on Ash Wednesday. "Carnival season" is associated with the festive celebrations that happen in countries such as Brazil, Italy, and Spain during this period. "Shrovetide" refers to the final week before Lent, where people traditionally feast and indulge before the austerity of the Lenten season begins.
