Associations to the word «Strix»

Wiktionary

STRIX, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Strigidae.
STRIX NEBULOSA, noun. A taxonomic species within the family Strigidae   — the great grey owl.

Dictionary definition

STRIX, noun. Owls lacking ear tufts.

Wise words

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