noun
strigoi
Strigoi (noun) means In Balkan and Romanian folklore, a troubled spirit or vampire-like being said to rise from the grave. Example: “Villagers once left garlic at the door to keep the strigoi away.”
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In Balkan and Romanian folklore, a troubled spirit or vampire-like being said to rise from the grave.
"Villagers once left garlic at the door to keep the strigoi away."
How to use strigoi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA folkloric undead spirit from Romanian legend, similar to a vampire or ghost.
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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").
