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