Nickel

See also: nickel

English

Etymology

One of the variant spellings of Nichol, a Middle English vernacular form of the given name Nicholas.

Proper noun

Nickel

  1. A patronymic surname​.

Anagrams

German
Chemical element
Ni Previous: Kobalt (Co)
Next: Kupfer (Cu)

Etymology

A pet form of the proper masculine name Nikolaus, see also Old Nick "the devil" and Nicholas.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈnɪkl̩/, /ˈnɪkəl/
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Noun

Nickel n

  1. nickel (a silvery elemental metal with an atomic number of 28 and symbol Ni).
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