Quadragesimal

American

[kwod-ruh-jes-uh-muhl] / ˌkwɒd rəˈdʒɛs ə məl /

adjective

of, relating to, or suitable for Lent; Lenten.
(sometimes lowercase) lasting 40 days, as the fast of Lent.

Quadragesimal British

/ ˌkwɒdrəˈdʒɛsɪməl /

adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of Lent or the season of Lent

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Etymology

Origin of Quadragesimal

First recorded in 1620–30; Quadragesim(a) + -al ¹

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