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syrinx
[ sir-ingks ]
noun
- Ornithology. the vocal organ of birds, situated at or near the bifurcation of the trachea into the bronchi.
- (initial capital letter) Classical Mythology. a mountain nymph of Arcadia who was transformed, in order to protect her chastity from Pan, into the reed from which Pan then made the panpipe.
- a panpipe.
- a narrow corridor in an ancient Egyptian tomb.
Syrinx
1/ ˈɪɪŋ /
noun
- Greek myth a nymph who was changed into a reed to save her from the amorous pursuit of Pan. From this reed Pan then fashioned his musical pipes
syrinx
2/ sɪˈrɪndʒɪəl; ˈɪɪŋ /
noun
- the vocal organ of a bird, which is situated in the lower part of the trachea
- (in classical Greek music) a panpipe or set of panpipes
- anatomy another name for the Eustachian tube
Derived Forms
- syringeal, adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of syrinx1
Word History and Origins
Origin of syrinx1
Example Sentences
One clinic attempted to extract the filler using syringes.
For Americans, tariffs on Chinese goods could raise prices on household items as varied as aluminum foil, syringes, toys and textiles.
The suspects had concealed the creatures in "specially modified test tubes and syringes" which would have enabled the insects to survive for two months, the KWS said.
Under the new policy, city staff and nonprofits that receive city funding are barred from handing out sterile syringes and other supplies unless they actively work to connect people with treatment and counseling.
The Sidewalk Project is one of several groups that provide resources to homeless people, including some supplies specifically geared toward drug users, such as sterile syringes.
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