strix

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Noun strix has 1 sense

Strix, genus Strix - owls lacking ear tufts
--₁ is a kind of bird genus
--₁ is a member of Strigidae, family Strigidae
--₁ has members:
great gray owl, Strix nebulosa; tawny owl, Strix aluco; barred owl, Strix varia; spotted owl, Strix occidentalis

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Strix

Definition:

Strix is a mythical creature from Roman and Greek folklore. It is often depicted as a nocturnal winged creature resembling an owl.

Sample Sentences:

The ancient Greeks believed that hearing the cry of the strix is an omen of death.
Legends say that the strix secretly prays on lost souls wandering in the deep forests.
The strix was often considered a symbol of wisdom and knowledge in ancient mythology.
Ancient Roman poets described the strix as a fearsome creature with glowing red eyes.

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