What does DIXIE mean?

Heres the requested information on "dixie": 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definitions: a. (US) a name for the southern states of the US, especially those that belonged to the Confederacy during the American Civil War b. (US) a song and dance tune popular in the southern US, especially during the 19th century 3. Pronunciations: a. US: /ˈdɪksi/ b. UK: /ˈdɪksi/ 4. Origin and Usage: The term "dixie" is believed to have originated from Louisiana, where French-speaking residents would refer to the ten-dollar bill as the "dix" because of the Roman numeral ten printed on it. During the Civil War, the term "dixie" became associated with the southern states of the US, especially those that belonged to the Confederacy. The song "Dixies Land" became a popular anthem for the Confederacy, and the term "dixie" became a symbol of southern pride. Today, the term is sometimes used to refer to the southern US, and the song is still played at some southern events. 5. Synonyms: South, southern states, Confederacy 6. Related Words: dixit, dixis 7. Example Sentences: a. "During the Civil War, many soldiers from Dixie fought for the Confederacy." b. "The band played Dixie at the southern-themed party." c. "She learned to dance the Dixie in her youth."