strix
Definition of strix
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: a fluting of a column
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Origin and Etymology of strix
Latin strig-, strix furrow, groove, flute; akin to Latin striga furrow — more at strike
Strix
Definition of Strix
: 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
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Origin and Etymology of strix
New Latin Strig-, Strix, from Latin, screech owl — more at strident
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