English Explanatory Dictionary

Nike

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The goddess of victory and triumph; Athena's companion.
  2. 307 Nike, a main belt asteroid.
noun
  1. An athletic shoe or other piece of athletic gear produced or licensed by athletic brand Nike.

Pronunciation

/ˈnaɪkiː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Denendaden-Nike.wav

Word forms

Nike Nikes

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Νίκη (Níkē), from νίκη (níkē, “victory”).

Related words

Victoria
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