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Menander, Monostichoi, 435

Latin > English (Lewis & Short)

ĭynx: iyngis, f., = ἴυγξ,>
I 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. App. Mag. p. 294.

Latin > French (Gaffiot 2016)

iynx, ngis, f. (ἴυγξ), hochequeue ou bergeronnette [oiseau qui servait dans les enchantements] : Plin. 11, 256.