Ded Moroz

English

Ded Moroz in Veliky Ustyug

Alternative forms

• Dyed Moroz

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdɛd mɑˌɹoʊs/, /mə-/, /-ɹɔs/

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Proper noun

Ded Moroz

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

Synonyms

• Father Frost

Translations

Father Frost — see Father Frost

See also

• Santa Claus
• Snegurochka

Further reading

• Ded Moroz on Wikipedia.Wikipedia