striga — meaning in English
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English meaning
- hag noun An ugly or frightening old woman, especially one associated with witchcraft in folklore.
- sorceress noun A woman who practises magic, especially one portrayed as glamorous or commanding rather than hag-like (compare "witch").
- vampire noun A legendary undead creature said to survive by drinking the blood of the living.
- witch noun A person, especially in folklore, believed to have magical powers, particularly one who uses them for harmful purposes.
Senses
striga is used for these senses in English:
- hag A witch, sorceress, or enchantress; a female wizard.
- sorceress A female sorcerer, especially one who is elegant; compare witch.
- swath The track cut out by a scythe in mowing.
- vampire A mythological creature (usually humanoid and undead) said to feed on the blood or life energy of the living. [from 1732]
- witch A person (now usually particularly a woman) who uses magical or similar supernatural powers to influence or predict events.