jynx Meaning & Definition
/d͡ʒɪŋks/
What Does Jynx Mean?
Jynx is used as a noun meaning A bird, the wryneck, once thought a bird of ill omen (Jynx torquilla). It is also used to mean A charm or spell.
Word Facts for Jynx
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //d͡ʒɪŋks// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | genus jynx |
| Plural | jynges |
Jynx Definition (Noun)
- A bird, the wryneck, once thought a bird of ill omen (Jynx torquilla).
- A charm or spell.
- One of an order of spiritual intelligences in ancient “Chaldaic” philosophy.
Synonyms of Jynx
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Jynx in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
jynx (plural jynges)
Words That Rhyme With Jynx
Origin of Jynx
An adaptation of the Latin iynx (“wryneck”), itself an adaptation of the Ancient Greek ἴϋγξ (íünx, “Eurasian wryneck, Jynx torquilla; spell or charm; passionate yearning”).
How to Pronounce Jynx
You say jynx as //d͡ʒɪŋks//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jynx
What part of speech is jynx?
Jynx is a noun.
What is another word for jynx?
Close synonyms of jynx are genus jynx. See the full list of jynx synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of jynx?
The plural of jynx is jynges.