Saint Nicholas
1. the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas • Syn: Santa Claus, Santa, Kriss Kringle, Father Christmas, Saint Nick, St. Nick • Instance Hypernyms: patron saint, imaginary being, imaginary creature 2. a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century) • Syn: Nicholas, St. Nicholas • Instance Hypernyms: bishop, saint
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