plural xis
: the 14th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table

Word History

Etymology

Greek xei

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of xi was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Xi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/xi. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

xi

noun
: the 14th letter of the Greek alphabet
Ξ or ξ

Geographical Definition

Xi

geographical name

variants or Hsi or Si
river 300 miles (483 kilometers) long in Guangxi Zhuangzu and Guangdong, southeastern China, flowing east into the South China Sea
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