noun
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
Useful english dictionary. 2012.