Striges

plural noun

Stri·​ges

ˈstrīˌjēz

in some classifications

: a group of birds equivalent to Strigiformes formerly made a suborder of Coraciiformes or Raptores

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from plural of Latin strix screech owl

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Rhymes for Striges

• obliges