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1. (n.) syrinx
the vocal organ of birds, situated in the lower part of the trachea where it divides into the bronchi.
Etymology: (1600–10; < Gk sŷrinx pipe)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) panpipe, pandean pipe, syrinx
a primitive wind instrument consisting of several parallel pipes bound together
2. (noun) syrinx
the vocal organ of a bird
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) syrinx
a wind instrument made of reeds tied together; -- called also pandean pipes
2. (noun) syrinx
the lower larynx in birds
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. syrinx
an Arcadian nymph, who, being pursued by Pan, fled into a river, was metamorphosed into a reed, of which Pan made his flute.
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