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noun \ ˈstriks \

Definition of strix

plural -es
: 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

Strix

noun \ ˈstriks \

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

Origin and Etymology of strix

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

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