billiken

[ˈbɪlɪkən]

billiken Definition

• 1. a charm doll created by an American art teacher and illustrator, Florence Pretz, in 1908
• 2. a mythical figure who represents 'the god of things as they ought to be'

Phrases with billiken

• Billiken's Charm Song

  a song written by Albert Von Tilzer in 1909, inspired by the Billiken doll craze

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• Billiken University

  a private university in St. Louis, Missouri, named after the Billiken doll

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• Billiken Shokai

  a Japanese company that produces toys and games, named after the Billiken doll

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Summary: billiken in Brief

'Billiken' [ˈbɪlɪkən] refers to a charm doll created by Florence Pretz in 1908 and a mythical figure representing 'the god of things as they ought to be.' The doll became a craze in the early 20th century, inspiring songs and even a university name. Today, a Japanese company producing toys and games bears the name 'Billiken.'