Allhallows

/ˌɔːlˈhæl.oʊz/ noun

Another name for All Saints' Day, celebrated on November 1st as a festival honoring all Christian saints.

From Old English 'eall' (all) + 'hallow' (holy, saint). The word 'hallow' comes from 'halig' meaning holy. This compound name dates back to medieval England.

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