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Genus Jynx
Genus Jynx refers to a group of birds belonging to the family Picidae, which generally includes species known as woodpeckers. This genus is unique because it consists of only one species, the Eurasian wryneck.
Sense 1: Zoology
- Noun: A taxonomic categorization of birds in the family Picidae.
- Sample Sentence: The genus Jynx comprises only one species, the Eurasian wryneck.
Sense 2: Popular Usage
- Noun: A seemingly magical spell or charm.
- Sample Sentence: She whispered a genus Jynx and watched as the door slowly opened by itself.
Sense 3: Local Usage
- Noun: A local slang term for a person who brings bad luck or misfortune.
- Sample Sentence: Be careful, they say he's a genus Jynx; wherever he goes, trouble follows.
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