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Ded Moroz
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English
right|thumb|200px|Ded Moroz in Veliky Ustyug
Alternative forms
Dyed Moroz
Etymology
Borrowed from en ru Дед Моро́з Old Man Frost.
Pronunciation
en /ˈdɛd mɑˌɹoʊs/ /mə-/ /-ɹɔs/
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Proper noun
1
A fictional man in Slavic culture who delivers presents to children on New Year's Eve.
Synonyms
en Father Frost
Translations
Father Frost
See also
en Santa Claus
en Snegurochka
Further reading
en Bulgaria Christmas Fictional characters North Macedonia New Year Russia Russian folklore Slavic mythology