ἴυγξ

Etymology
From. Beekes reconstructs *wʲug-.

Noun

 * 1) Eurasian wryneck
 * 2)  spell, charm
 * 3) passionate yearning
 * 1)  spell, charm
 * 2) passionate yearning
 * 1)  spell, charm
 * 2) passionate yearning
 * 1) passionate yearning

Usage notes

 * The ancient wizards and witches used to bind it to a wheel, which they turned round, believing that they drew men’s hearts along with it and charmed them to obedience; hence it was much used to recover unfaithful lovers. This operation was called.