bronchus

[brong-kuhs]

noun

Anatomy.

plural

bronchi 

1. either of the two main branches of the trachea.

bronchus

/ ˈbrɒŋkəs /

noun

1. either of the two main branches of the trachea, which contain cartilage within their walls

bronchus

plural

bronchi 

1. Either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead to the lungs, where they divide into smaller branches.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bronchus¹

1700–10; < New Latin < Greek brónchos windpipe

Word History and Origins

Origin of bronchus¹

C18: from New Latin, from Greek bronkhos windpipe