leiothrixEtymologyFrom New Latin leio- (“smooth”) + Ancient Greek θρίξ (thríx, “hair”).leiothrix means either of two babblers of the genus Leiothrix within the family Leiothrichidae. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.nounEither of two babblers of the genus Leiothrix within the family Leiothrichidae.