Santa Claus

English

/ˈsæn.təˌklɔːz/, /ˈsæn.təˌklɑz/, /ˈsæːn.təˌkloːz/

proper noun
Definitions
  • (folklore) A mythical figure said to bring presents to people (especially children) at Christmas time.
  • (by extension) An unlikely source of free gifts or benefits.
  • (town in Indiana).
  • (city in Georgia).
  • (ghost town in Arizona).

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch, Flemish Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

Sinterklaas

Gloss

Saint Nicholas

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