αϊ-Βασίλης

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Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Μέγας Βασίλειος (Mégas Basíleios) or Ἅγιος Βασίλειος (Hágios Basíleios), both referring to Basil of Caesarea.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈa.ʝi.ɔs va.ˈsi.lis/

Proper noun

Άγιος Βασίλης (Ágios Vasílism (plural Άγιοι Βασίληδες)

  1. Santa Claus, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, Saint Nicholas, Santa
    • Greek traditional Christmas song, Κάλαντα Πρωτοχρονιάς
      Άγιος Βασίλης έρχεται
      κι όλους μας καταδέχεται
      Santa Claus is coming
      and condescends to all of us

Declension

Further reading