An event held on the evening of 25th January in celebration of the Scottishpoet and lyricist Robert Burns (born on that day in 1759), usually involving Scottish foods and recitals of his poetry.
Origin
From the name of Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns (1759–1796) + night.
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