Associations to the word «Jynx»

Wiktionary

JYNX, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Picidae   — the wrynecks.
JYNX, noun. A bird, the wryneck, once thought a bird of ill omen (Jynx torquilla or Iynx torquilla).
JYNX, noun. (transferred sense) A charm or spell a jinx (quod vide).
JYNX, noun. The name of an order of spiritual intelligences in ancient “Chaldaic” philosophy.

Dictionary definition

JYNX, noun. Wrynecks.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras