NOUN | person | St. Nick, Santa Claus, Santa, Kriss Kringle, Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick | the legendary patron saint of children |
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Meaning | The legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas. | |
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Synonyms | Santa Claus, Santa, Kriss Kringle, Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick | |
Instance of | imaginary being, imaginary creature | A creature / creature of the imagination |
patron saint | A saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation | |
Spanish | papá noel, Santa Claus | |
Catalan | Pare Noel, Santa Claus, Santa, Sant Nicolau |
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