What does "holi" mean?

A Hindu festival, held in the spring, during which people throw coloured powders at each other during noisy street celebrations.

What is a synonym for "holi"?

Common synonyms include: anniversary, holiday.

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A Hindu festival, held in the spring, during which people throw coloured powders at each other during noisy street celebrations.
"At the Hoolie or Spring Festival, which happened in March, the Sepoys came round in procession, and exhibited anautch for our amusement in front of our bungalow, and a sort of play, the performers enacting the part of wild beasts."

"The vibrant colors of Indian festivals like Diwali and Holi are a sight to behold."

Borrowed from Hindi होली (holī), from Sanskrit होली (holī).

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