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FATHER CHRISTMAS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
Synonyms:
Father Christmas; Kriss Kringle; Saint Nicholas; Saint Nick; Santa; Santa Claus; St. Nick
Classified under:
Instance hypernyms:
imaginary being; imaginary creature (a creature of the imagination; a person that exists only in legends or myths or fiction)
patron saint (a saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation)
