saint_nicholas | ||
1. | [ noun ] (religion,Christianity) a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century) | |
Synonyms: | st_nicholas st._nicholas nicholas | |
Related terms: | bishop saint | |
2. | [ noun ] (religion,Christianity) the legendary patron saint of children | |
Synonyms: | Kriss_Kringle Father_Christmas saint_nick st._nick Santa_Claus | |
Related terms: | patron_saint | |
Similar spelling: |
Saint_Thomas Saint-Mihiel saint_dominic saint_denis |