syrinx
/ˈsɪrɪŋks/
noun
- The vocal organ of birds, located at the base of the trachea, which produces sound.
- Scientists studied the syrinx of a parrot to understand how it mimics human speech.
- The nightingale's syrinx allows it to produce a wide range of beautiful notes.
- Unlike mammals, birds use a syrinx instead of vocal cords to sing.
- A narrow, tube-like cavity or channel in the body, especially in certain invertebrates or in medical contexts.
- An MRI revealed a small syrinx in the patient's cervical spine.
- The doctor explained that a syrinx in the spinal cord can cause pain and weakness.
- In some marine worms, the syrinx helps pump water through the body.
- A type of ancient Greek wind instrument, often made of reeds, similar to a panpipe.
- Museums sometimes display a syrinx made from hollow reeds tied together.
- In Greek mythology, the god Pan created the syrinx from reeds.
- The shepherd played a simple melody on his syrinx while watching the flock.