Etymology

Nike

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Today it means: An athletic shoe or other piece of athletic gear produced or licensed by athletic brand Nike. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Νίκη
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΝίκη
  2. English todayNike

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

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