strega — meaning in English
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English meaning
- crone noun An old woman, especially one seen as withered, unpleasant, or witch-like.
- dog noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
- hag noun An ugly or frightening old woman, especially one associated with witchcraft in folklore.
- hex verb To cast a spell on someone, especially a harmful or evil one; to bewitch.
- sorceress noun A woman who practises magic, especially one portrayed as glamorous or commanding rather than hag-like (compare "witch").
- witch noun A person, especially in folklore, believed to have magical powers, particularly one who uses them for harmful purposes.
Senses
strega is used for these senses in English:
- crone An ugly, evil-looking, or frightening old woman; a hag.
- dog (slang, derogatory) A dull, unattractive girl or woman.
- hag A witch, sorceress, or enchantress; a female wizard.
- hex A witch.
- sorceress A female sorcerer, especially one who is elegant; compare witch.
- witch A person (now usually particularly a woman) who uses magical or similar supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
crone — full definition
- noun An old woman, especially one seen as withered, unpleasant, or witch-like.
- noun In Wiccan and folklore tradition, the archetype of an old, wise woman, one of the three aspects of the Goddess.
dog — full definition
- noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
- noun Informal: an unpleasant, cowardly, or morally low person, or (dated/offensive) an unattractive woman.
- noun A mechanical clamp, catch, or gripping device used to hold or fasten something.