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.”

noun

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

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In 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").

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for strigoi

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Frequently asked questions

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").