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- [sir-ingks]
- /ˈsɪr ɪŋks/
- /ˈsɪ.rɪŋks/
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- [sir-ingks]
- /ˈsɪr ɪŋks/
Definitions of syrinx word
- noun plural syrinx Ornithology. the vocal organ of birds, situated at or near the bifurcation of the trachea into the bronchi. 1
- noun plural syrinx (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. 1
- noun plural syrinx a panpipe. 1
- noun plural syrinx a narrow corridor in an ancient Egyptian tomb. 1
- noun syrinx the vocal organ of a bird, which is situated in the lower part of the trachea 0
- noun syrinx (in classical Greek music) a panpipe or set of panpipes 0
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Origin of syrinx
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; (< Latin) < Greek sŷrinx pipe, pipelike object
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Parts of speech for Syrinx
noun
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syrinx popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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