I. ˈdiksē, -si adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: from Dixie, nickname for the southern states of the United States
: of or related to the southern states of the U.S.,
a Dixie lullaby
II. noun
or dixy “
( plural dixies )
Etymology: Hindi degcī, diminutive of degcā kettle, pot
Britain : a mess tin or oval pot often used in camp for cooking or boiling (as tea) ; specifically : a 12-gallon camp kettle