Winterval

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Winterval

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Etymology

Blend of winter +‎ festival or interval.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈwɪn.tə.vl̩/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈwɪn.tɚ.v(ə)l/

Proper noun

Winterval (plural Wintervals)

1. (UK) A period of holidays in midwinter, including both secular and religious holidays (i.e. not just the specifically Christian and Western festivals of Christmas and New Year's Day).