nixie

/ˈnɪksi/
noun
  1. A female water spirit or fairy in Germanic folklore, often living in rivers or lakes.
    • Children at the camp loved hearing about the nixie that was said to live in the lake.
    • In the story, the nixie grants wishes to those who treat the river with respect.
    • The old tale tells of a nixie who lured fishermen into the river with her singing.
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