Syrinx (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural sy·rin·ges [suh-rin-jeez], /səˈrɪn dʒiz/, syr·inx·es.
  1. the vocal organ of birds, situated at or near the bifurcation of the trachea into the bronchi.
  2. 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.
noun plural syringes (sɪˈrɪndʒiːz) or syrinxes
  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
noun
  1. 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 (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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