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Santa Claus

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Main Entry: San·ta Claus
Pronunciation: \ˈsan-tə-ˌklȯz also ˈsan-tē-\
Function: noun
Etymology: modification of Dutch Sinterklaas, alteration of Sint Nikolaas Saint Nicholas
Date: 1773

: a plump white-bearded and red-suited old man in modern folklore who delivers presents to good children at Christmastime —called also Santa


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