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Nike
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Ni·ke  (nk)
n. Greek Mythology
The goddess of victory.
Nike [ˈnaɪkiː]
n
(Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) Greek myth the winged goddess of victory Roman counterpart Victoria
[from Greek: victory]
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Noun1.Nike - (Greek mythology) winged goddess of victoryNike - (Greek mythology) winged goddess of victory; identified with Roman Victoria
Greek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks
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