λύγξ

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English (LSJ)

(A), ὁ, ἡ, gen. λυγκός (λύγγα in E.Fr.863 is perh.

   A f.l. for λύγκα, but cf. λύγγιος):—lynx, Felis lynx, h.Hom.19.24; βαλιαὶ λύγκες E.Alc.579 (lyr.), cf. Arist.HA500b15, Thphr.Fr.175, etc.    II caracal, Felis caracal, Ael.NA14.6, Opp.C.3.85, etc. (cf. λυγγούριον). (OHG. luhs, Germ. luchs, Lith. lúšis.)
λύγξ (B), ἡ, gen. λυγγός, (λύζω)

   A hiccup, Hp.Aph.5.58, al., Pl.Smp. 185d; λ. κενή an ineffectual retching, Th.2.49, cf. Aret CA2.4: masc. in pl., τοῖς λυγξί Gal.1.356, but fem. in Id.15.846.    II λύγγα θηρατηρίαν dub. l. in S.Fr.474.1.