nixie

/ˈnɪksi/
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Other forms: nixies

Definitions of nixie
  1. noun
    a letter or package that can't be delivered because the address is wrong or unreadable
  2. noun
    (German folklore) a usually unfriendly or dangerous female water spirit
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