iynx
From LSJ
ὥστε ὁ βίος, ὢν καὶ νῦν χαλεπός, εἰς τὸν χρόνον ἐκεῖνον ἀβίωτος γίγνοιτ' ἂν τὸ παράπαν → and so life, which is hard enough now, would then become absolutely unendurable
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.
Latin > German (Georges)
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).
