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nixie

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nix·​ie | \ ˈnik-sē How to pronounce nixie (audio) \

Definition of nixie

: nix entry 4

Examples of nixie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 This full function clock created by electronico is crafted from vintage nixie tubes. — Laura Grace Weldon, WIRED, "Geeking The Wake Up Call," 8 Mar. 2011

First Known Use of nixie

1816, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for nixie

German Nixe female nix, from Old High German nichessa, feminine of nihhus nix

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