noun
Uncommon
Dixie
DIHK-see
Dixie (noun) means an informal name for the southern United States, especially the states that once formed the Confederacy. Example: “The song became an unofficial anthem of Dixie during the Civil War era.”
noun
1
An informal name for the southern United States, especially the states that once formed the Confederacy.
"The song became an unofficial anthem of Dixie during the Civil War era."
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- dixies
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Etymology
First recorded in 1859; possibly linked to the Mason-Dixon Line, or to a New Orleans ten-dollar note once nicknamed a "dixie" (from French dix, "ten").
Class of 1859
Dixie joined the language around 1859.
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What does “Dixie” mean?
The word “Dixie” means an informal name for the southern United States, especially the states that once formed the Confederacy.
How do you pronounce “Dixie”?
“Dixie” is pronounced DIHK-see (/ˈdɪksi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dixie” in a sentence?
Here is “Dixie” used in a sentence: “The song became an unofficial anthem of Dixie during the Civil War era.”
What is another word for “Dixie”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Dixie” include Dixieland and South.
What part of speech is “Dixie”?
“Dixie” is a noun.
Where does the word “Dixie” come from?
The word “Dixie” dates back to around 1859 and comes from French. First recorded in 1859; possibly linked to the Mason-Dixon Line, or to a New Orleans ten-dollar note once nicknamed a "dixie" (from French dix, "ten").
Is “Dixie” a common word?
“Dixie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
