syrinx

syr·inx

noun \ˈsir-iŋ(k)s\

plural sy·rin·ges\sə-ˈriŋ-ˌgēz, -ˈrin-ˌjēz\ or syr·inx·es

Definition of SYRINX

1

[Late Latin, from Greek] : panpipe

2

[New Latin, from Greek] : the vocal organ of birds that is a special modification of the lower part of the trachea or of the bronchi or of both

First Known Use of SYRINX

1606