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strega

witch

noun STREH-gah Rare
Arts & Culture Traditions

Origin: From Latin striga, 'screech owl; witch'.

Also means

hag

Usage Note

Strega is feminine; the masculine stregone means 'sorcerer' or 'wizard' (not a direct equivalent). The plural is streghe. Strega is also a famous Italian bitter liqueur. The Premio Strega is Italy's most prestigious literary prize, awarded annually since 1947 — knowing this will help in cultural contexts.

Examples

"Nel racconto, la strega viveva in una foresta buia."

Natural Translation

In the story, the witch lived in a dark forest.

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