*nix en · NOUN
Etymology
Apparently from the wildcard *, indicating any sequence of characters, and Unix and Linux.
Meanings
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(Internet) Unix and various other similar or compatible operating systems.
Linux, Mac OS X, AIX, Solaris, and DG/UX are examples of *nixes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| *nixes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| *nices | Number=Plur | lexicographic |