Bikini

proper nouncommon in dialogue

United Kingdom//bɪˈkiː.ni//
United States//bɪˈki.ni//

Bikini atoll.

proper noun

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Bikini atoll.

Etymology

From German Bikini, the colonial name of the atoll as part of German New Guinea, and this was derived from Marshallese Pikinni.

bike · Any vehicle sharing some characteristics with a bicycle or…biker · A person whose lifestyle is centered on motorcycles,…bikini · A brief, often minimalistic two-piece bathing suit worn by…

Bikini · Bikini atoll.

bill · A written list or inventory. (Now obsolete except in specific…Bill · A diminutive of the male given name William.billboard · A very large outdoor sign, generally used for advertising.

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