iynx
ĭynx, iyngis, f., = ἴυγξ,
- the wryneck, a bird made use of in conjurations and charms, with which it was thought that slighted lovers could procure a return of affection, Plin. 11, 47, 107, § 256; Laev. ap. Ap. Apol. p. 294.
iynx (iunx), gis, f. (ἴυγξ), der Drehhals, Wendehals, ein Vogel (Iynx Tor quilla, L.), Plin. 11, 256: iunges, Laev. fr. 10 M. (bei Apul. apol. 30 extr., wo Krüger ungues).
~x ‥ cinerei coloris avicula caudam vibrans assidue ‥ nomina omnia a colli obtorsione efficta ‥a wrynecke
iynx, ngis, f. (ἴυγξ), hochequeue ou bergeronnette [oiseau qui servait dans les enchantements] : Plin. 11, 256.
ĭynx, iyngis, f.: (t. zool.), torcicollo.