English Explanatory Dictionary

Ded Moroz

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A fictional man in Slavic culture who delivers presents to children on New Year's Eve.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛd mɑˌɹoʊs/ /mə-/ /-ɹɔs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-Ded Moroz.wav

Word forms

Ded Moroz Dyed Moroz

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian Дед Моро́з (Ded Moróz, “Old Man Frost”).

Synonyms

Father Frost

Related words

Santa Claus Snegurochka
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