# Ded Moroz

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈdɛd mɑˌɹoʊs/

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/ded-moroz