strix

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈstriks

plural -es

: a fluting of a column

Strix

2 of 2

noun (2)

ˈstriks

: a variously restricted genus of owls:

a in former classifications

(1)

: a large genus containing most owls except the barn owls

(2)

: a genus comprising the barn owls

b

: the type genus of the family Strigidae comprising owls that lack ear tufts and including the tawny owl and the barred owl

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Latin strig-, strix furrow, groove, flute; akin to Latin striga furrow

Noun (2)

New Latin Strig-, Strix, from Latin, screech owl

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