Saint Martin's summer

Definition of Saint Martin's summer

a season of mild, damp weather frequently prevailing during late autumn in England and the Mediterranean countries; - so called from St. Martin's Festival, occurring on November 11. It corresponds to the Indian summer in America.
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See also: Saint Summer

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autumn, fall, Indian summer, period, period of time, time period
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