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strix

noun (1)
\ ˈstriks\
plural -es

Definition of strix

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a fluting of a column

Strix

noun (2)
\ ˈstriks\

Definition of Strix (Entry 2 of 2)

: 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

History and Etymology for strix

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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