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

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