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syrinx

[ sir-ingks ]

noun

plural syringes syrinxes.
  1. Ornithology. the vocal organ of birds, situated at or near the bifurcation of the trachea into the bronchi.
  2. (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.
  3. a panpipe.
  4. a narrow corridor in an ancient Egyptian tomb.


Syrinx

1

/ ˈsɪrɪŋks /

noun

  1. 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

syrinx

2

/ sɪˈrɪndʒɪəl; ˈsɪrɪŋks /

noun

  1. the vocal organ of a bird, which is situated in the lower part of the trachea
  2. (in classical Greek music) a panpipe or set of panpipes
  3. anatomy another name for the Eustachian tube
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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.

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"There'll be rapid tests, suture kits, syringes, oxygen supplies, vaccines and a small fridge for storing medicines," it explained in a statement.

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One clinic attempted to extract the filler using syringes.

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For Americans, tariffs on Chinese goods could raise prices on household items as varied as aluminum foil, syringes, toys and textiles.

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