English noun: Saint Nicholas | |||
1. | Saint Nicholas (person) a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century) | ||
Synonyms | Nicholas, St. Nicholas | ||
Instance hypernym | bishop, saint | ||
2. | Saint Nicholas (person) 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 Nick, Santa, Santa Claus, St. Nick | ||
Instance hypernym | imaginary being, imaginary creature, patron saint | ||