Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nixie
noun
/ˈnɪksi/
Definition
A water spirit or mermaid in Germanic mythology.
Examples
- According to legend, the nixie lured sailors into the depths of the water.
- The story of the nixie fascinated children around the campfire.
- In the folklore, a nixie’s song was often the last thing one heard before disappearing into the water.
Meaning
Nixie refers to a mythical creature often depicted as a water nymph or mermaid, typically associated with rivers and lakes.
Synonyms
- water spirit
- mermaid
- nymph
- undine
