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Sa•mhain  (sä′win),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. a festival of the ancient Celts, held around November 1 to celebrate the beginning of winter.
Also, Samain, sa•mh'in  (sä′win).USA pronunciation 
  • Irish; Old Irish samain
  • 1885–90

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