quadragesima
/ˌkwɑdrəˈdʒɛsɪmə/
noun
- The first Sunday of Lent in the Christian calendar, also known as Quadragesima Sunday.
- Quadragesima marks the beginning of the forty days of Lent.
- In some traditions, Quadragesima is a day of reflection and prayer.
- Many churches hold special services on Quadragesima.