hborre posted at 5:15 PM Fri, 2 February 2024 - #4481166

Actually, the pronunciation is different despite the spelling similarity.  I would have to research the definition and origin of the word.

Right! I should not have made assumptions as how the different meanings of carnival are related. Anyway, it can refer to pre-lent festivities as well as festivities that are completely unrelated to lent.

-- I'm not mad at you, just Westphalian.