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syrinx
[ sir-ingks ]
noun
plural syringes syrinxes.
- 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/ ˈsɪrɪŋks /
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; ˈsɪrɪŋks /
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
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Derived Forms
- syringeal, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of syrinx1
1600–10; (< Latin ) < Greek sŷrinx pipe, pipelike object
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Word History and Origins
Origin of syrinx1
C17: via Latin from Greek surinx pipe
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Example Sentences
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The idea was to contain HIV infections among heroin users sharing syringes.
From Salon
Laid out on a table is the haul of drugs, syringes, phones and other highly-prized items intended for inmates.
From BBC
"There'll be rapid tests, suture kits, syringes, oxygen supplies, vaccines and a small fridge for storing medicines," it explained in a statement.
From BBC
One clinic attempted to extract the filler using syringes.
From BBC
For Americans, tariffs on Chinese goods could raise prices on household items as varied as aluminum foil, syringes, toys and textiles.
From Los Angeles Times
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