syrinx

American  

[sir-ingks] / ˈsɪr ɪŋks /

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) 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.

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syrinx ¹ British  

/ 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

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Syrinx ² British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• syringeal adjective

Etymology

Origin of syrinx

1600–10; (< Latin ) < Greek sŷrinx pipe, pipelike object

Example Sentences

At the time, handing out syringes was banned, so Parker and his comrades risked their freedom as a public act of civil disobedience, inviting both the press and police, who arrested everyone involved.

From Salon

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

From BBC

One clinic attempted to extract the filler using syringes.

From BBC

The suspects had concealed the creatures in "specially modified test tubes and syringes" which would have enabled the insects to survive for two months, the KWS said.

From BBC

Carefully and slowly, the carers support their heads with pillows and push the contents of their syringes into the tubes.

From BBC