Nix.
One of the moons of Pluto (named 21 June 2006.)
Meaning & usage
One of the moons of Pluto (named 21 June 2006.)
Where this word comes from
Named after the mother of Charon, goddess of darkness and night.
A surname originating as a patronymic.
Where this word comes from
From Nick, diminutive of the given name Nicholas + patronymic suffix -s.
Wellington Phoenix FC (a football club based in Wellington, New Zealand competing in the Australian A-League)
Where this word comes from
Clipping of Phoenix.
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