Nix

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Nix (moon)

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English [edit]

Etymology 1 [edit]

Named after the mother of Charon, goddess of darkness and light.

Proper noun [edit]

Nix

(astronomy) One of the moons of Pluto (named 21 June 2006.)

Synonyms [edit]

(astronomy): Pluto III , S/2005 P 2 , S/2005 P 2 (Nix) , (134340) Pluto III , (134340) Pluto III Nix , Pluto III (Nix)

Derived terms [edit]

Nictian

Translations [edit]

one of Pluto's moons

Albanian:

Tosk: Nix (als)
Korean: 닉스 (ko) (Nigseu)

See also [edit]

(moons of Pluto) Charon, Nix, Hydra

Etymology 2 [edit]

From Nick, diminutive of the given name Nicholas + patronymic suffix -s.

Proper noun [edit]

Nix

A patronymic surname.

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