First Known Use: before 12th century
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Palm Sunday
noun
: the Christian holiday celebrated on the Sunday before Easter
Full Definition of PALM SUNDAY
: the Sunday before Easter celebrated in commemoration of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem
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Origin of PALM SUNDAY
from the palm branches strewn in Christ's way
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