strigoi
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Noun — In Balkan and Romanian folklore, a troubled spirit or vampire-like being said to rise from the grave.
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Etymology
From Romanian strigoi, tracing back to Latin striga ("witch, evil spirit"), related to strix ("screech owl").
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What does “strigoi” mean?
The word “strigoi” means in Balkan and Romanian folklore, a troubled spirit or vampire-like being said to rise from the grave. In plain terms, a folkloric undead spirit from Romanian legend, similar to a vampire or ghost.
How do you use “strigoi” in a sentence?
Here is “strigoi” used in a sentence: “Villagers once left garlic at the door to keep the strigoi away.”
What part of speech is “strigoi”?
“Strigoi” is a noun.
Where does the word “strigoi” come from?
The word “strigoi” comes from Latin. From Romanian strigoi, tracing back to Latin striga ("witch, evil spirit"), related to strix ("screech owl").
