Lenten fare

English

Etymology

From Lenten ("of or pertaining to Lent") + fare.

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈlɛntənˈfɛə(ɹ)/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈlɛntənˈfɛɚ/

Noun

Lenten fare

  1. (religious) Food that is fit to be consumed during Lent (in other words, food that does not contain meat).
  2. (by extension) (A) meal(s) that is/are meagre, especially one/those that contain(s) no meat.
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