Strong G6737γλαύξ

owl

Transliteration
glaux
Morphology
Greek Noun (Feminine)

Definition

the owl , so called from its glaring eyes (see. γλαυκός, and compare σκώψ); γλαῦκ᾽ Ἀθήναζε, γλαῦκk εἰς Ἀθήνας sεθυαλσl;carry coals to Newcastle, " (Aristophanes Comicus): Athen. silver coins were called γλαῦκες, because they were stamped with an owl , (Aristophanes Comicus) (ML)