I. ˈstriks noun
( -es )
Etymology: Latin strig-, strix furrow, groove, flute; akin to Latin striga furrow — more at strike
: a fluting of a column
II. noun
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin Strig-, Strix, from Latin, screech owl — more at strident
: 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