strix
1 of 2noun (1)
ˈstriks
plural -es
: a fluting of a column
Strix
2 of 2noun (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