prop. n. [ Gr. "y`strix porcupine.] (Zool.) A genus of rodents, including the porcupine. [1913 Webster]
{ } n. [ LL. impostrix. See Impostor. ] A woman who imposes upon or deceives others. [ R. ] Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. strix, strigis. ] (Arch.) One of the flutings of a column. [ 1913 Webster ]