Feeding time, Thursday Eve so dissimilar? (6,7)

I believe the answer is:

shrove tuesday

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'feeding time' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to time as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'thursday eve so dissimilar?' is the wordplay.
'thursday eve so' anagrams to 'SHROVE TUESDAY'.
But, I'm unsure how the anagram is indicated.

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(Other definitions for shrove tuesday that I've seen before include "Pre-Lent feast day" , "Pancake Day" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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