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shrike

(n): any of numerous Old World birds having a strong hooked bill that feed on smaller animals
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about 1 year ago reesetee said:

Now *that's* a scary word.

about 1 year ago arby said:

Oh I like the word anyway, Hyperion hasn't ruined it for me, but I am scared of the Shrike.

I just typoed and realized that it's only 1 inversion away from shriek.

about 1 year ago reesetee said:

I've always liked this word--even though the actual shrike itself can seem rather ghoulish, it is nothing like that of Hyperion!

about 1 year ago arby said:

This word has scared the shit out me ever since I read Hyperion.

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