What does NIXIE mean?

Nixie 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

1. A female water spirit or nymph, typically in Germanic folklore.
2. A device used for displaying numerical information, usually in the form of a tube containing a gas that emits light when electrically charged.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ˈnɪksi/

UK: /ˈnɪksi/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "nixie" originated from Germanic folklore and was used to describe a female water spirit or nymph. It later became associated with a type of electronic display tube that was popular in the mid-20th century. The usage of the word "nixie" to describe this type of device has since fallen out of favor, but it remains a popular term among electronics enthusiasts and collectors.

5. Synonyms

• Water spirit
• Nymph
• Electronic display tube

6. Related Words

• Pixie
• Mixie
• Dixie
• Sixth
• Tixes

7. Example Sentences

• The nixie was said to lure unsuspecting travelers into the water.
• He proudly displayed his collection of vintage nixie tubes.