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Definition of Saint nicholas

1. Noun. A bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century).

2. Noun. The legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas.

Definition of Saint nicholas

1. Proper noun. A 4th century Greek bishop from Anatolia. ¹

2. Proper noun. The patron saint of children. ¹

3. Proper noun. The patron saint of the marines in the Orthodox tradition. ¹

4. Proper noun. The American, Latin American, and British variant of the European folk myth of Saint Nicholas, explaining the source of Christmas presents given to children on Christmas Day. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Saint Nicholas

Saint Lawrence Seaway Saint Louis Saint Lucia Saint Lucian Saint Lucian Creole French Saint Lucians Saint Luke Saint Maarten Saint Mark Saint Martin

Saint Martin's summer Saint Mary Saint Matthew Saint Matthew the Apostle Saint Monday Saint Nicholas Saint Nick Saint Olaf Saint Olav Saint Paddy's

Saint Patrick Saint Patrick's Day Saint Paul Saint Peter Saint Peter's wreath Saint Peter Port Saint Peter the Apostle Saint Petersburg Saint Pierre and Miquelon Saint Thomas

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