Dixie US
ˈdɪksi
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Definition of Dixie - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
US historyUSsouthern states of the US during the Civil WarUS
  • Dixie played a crucial role in the Civil War.
Confederate States
2.
geographyUSnickname for the southern United StatesUS
  • Dixie is known for its unique culture and history.
Dixieland
3.
namesRareUSfemale given name from the place nameRareUS
  • Dixie was named after her grandmother.
first name forename given name
4.
Canadian neighborhoodRareUSneighborhood in Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaRareUS
  • Dixie is a vibrant community in Mississauga.
area district neighborhood
5.
Australian localityRareUSrural locality in northern Queensland, AustraliaRareUS
  • Dixie is known for its beautiful landscapes in Queensland.
area locality settlement
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unofficial nickname for the state of Alabama
Many tourists visit the Heart of Dixie for its rich history.
small disposable paper cup for drinks or food
She poured juice into a Dixie cup.
act in a carefree or nonchalant manner
She was whistling Dixie, ignoring the looming deadline.

Origin of Dixie

French, dix (ten) + -ie (suffix)

Examples of Dixie in a sentence

  • Dixie was known for its distinct cultural identity.
  • Dixie has a rich musical heritage.
  • Many Civil War battles were fought in Dixie.
  • Dixie received a scholarship for her studies.
  • Everyone was excited to meet Dixie at the reunion.
  • Dixie has several parks and schools.

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  1. French:Dixie, ...
  2. German:Dixie, ...
  3. Italian:Dixie, ...
  4. Spanish:Dixie, ...
  5. Portuguese:Dixie, ...
  6. Chinese:南方, 美国南部, ...
  7. Japanese:ディキシー, ディクシー, ...
  8. Arabic:دِيكْسِي, الجنوب الأمريكي, ...
  9. Hebrew:דִּיקְסִי, ...
  10. Russian:Дикси, Юг США, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Діксі, ...
  12. Hindi:डिक्सी, ...
dixie UK
ˈdɪksi

Definition of dixie - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

field gearDatedUKmetal container for preparing meals or for serving food, often for troopsDatedUK
  • He heated stew in a dixie over the fire.
  • The soldiers took turns scrubbing the dixie after dinner.
  • Smoke curled above the battered dixie hanging from the tripod.
blemished damaged
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Origin of dixie

French, dix (ten)

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  1. French:gamelle, ...
  2. German:Kochkessel, ...
  3. Italian:gavetta, ...
  4. Spanish:olla de campaña, ...
  5. Portuguese:marmita, ...
  6. Chinese:军用饭锅, ...
  7. Japanese:軍用飯ごう, ...
  8. Arabic:قِدْر مَعْدِنِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:גַּמָּ"ד, ...
  10. Russian:котелок, ...
  11. Ukrainian:похідний казанок, ...
  12. Hindi:सैनिकों के लिए धातु का पकाने वाला बर्तन, ...

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