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syrinx

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪrɪŋks/

Definition of syrinx

noun (plural syrinxes)

  • 1a set of pan pipes.
  • 2 Ornithology the lower larynx or voice organ in birds, situated at or near the junction of the trachea and bronchi and well developed in songbirds.

Derivatives

syringeal

Pronunciation: /sɪˈrɪn(d)ʒɪəl/

adjective

Origin:

early 17th century: via Latin from Greek surinx 'pipe, channel'

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