billiken

noun

bil·​li·​ken
ˈbilə̇kən
plural -s
often capitalized
: a squat smiling comic figure used as a mascot

Word History

Etymology

probably from the name Billy + -ken (alteration of -kin)

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“Billiken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/billiken. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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