Nixie: meaning, definitions and examples

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nixie

 

[ หˆnษชksi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythical creature

A nixie is a water spirit or nymph from Germanic folklore, often depicted as a beautiful woman with fish-like features. Nixies are commonly associated with bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, and streams. In various tales, they are known to lure unsuspecting humans to their watery homes, sometimes with the intention of capturing them or leading them to their doom. They are considered playful yet potentially dangerous, embodying the duality of nature as both nurturing and treacherous.

Synonyms

nymph, siren, water spirit

Examples of usage

  • The old tale spoke of a nixie who guarded the riverโ€™s treasure.
  • Local fishermen claimed they had seen a nixie dancing on the water's surface.
  • In folklore, the nixie often appeared before storms, warning people to stay away from the river.
  • The legend of the nixie was passed down through generations as a cautionary tale.

Translations

Translations of the word "nixie" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nixie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเค•เฅเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nixie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nixie

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝั–ะบัั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nixie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‹ใ‚ญใ‚ทใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nixie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nixie

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nixie

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹‰์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูŠูƒุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nixie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nixie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐดๅฆ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nixie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nixie

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะธะบัะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ˜แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nixie

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nixie

Etymology

The term 'nixie' originates from the German word 'Nixe', which refers to a water sprite or water nymph. The roots of the word can be traced back to Middle High German 'nicze', itself derived from the Old High German 'nikฤ', meaning a water creature. The folklore surrounding nixies is prevalent in various Germanic cultures, where they are often depicted as enchanting yet perilous beings inhabiting lakes and rivers. As stories evolved over time, the nixie became associated with various attributes, including beauty, seduction, and treachery. These water spirits have appeared in numerous literary works, symbolizing the mysteries of nature and the dangers that lie within it. Nixies have not only fascinated storytellers but have also been a part of romanticized narratives, linking them to themes of love, loss, and the human condition.