Definition of Santa Claus
:a plump, white-bearded, and red-suited old man in modern folklore who delivers presents to children at Christmastime — called also
Santa
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Origin and Etymology of santa claus
modification of Dutch Sinterklaas, alteration of Sint Nikolaas Saint Nicholas
SANTA CLAUS Defined for English Language Learners
Santa Claus
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Definition of Santa Claus for English Language Learners
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: an imaginary fat man with a white beard and a red suit who gives toys to children at Christmas
SANTA CLAUS Defined for Kids
Santa Claus
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San·ta Claus
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Definition of Santa Claus for Students
:the spirit of Christmas as represented by a plump jolly old man with a white beard who is dressed in a red suit and delivers presents to good children
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