larynx

English

Larynx

Etymology

From Middle French larynx, from Ancient Greek λάρυγξ (lárunx).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlæ.ɹɪŋks/

Noun

larynx (plural larynges or larynxes)

  1. An organ of the neck of mammals involved in breath control, protection of the trachea and sound production, housing the vocal cords, and that is situated at the point where the upper tract splits into the trachea and the oesophagus/esophagus.

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Czech

Noun

larynx m

  1. larynx
    Synonym: hrtan

Further reading

  • larynx in Příruční slovník jazyka českého, 1935–1957
  • larynx in Slovník spisovného jazyka českého, 1960–1971, 1989

French

Etymology

From Ancient Greek λάρυγξ (lárunx).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /la.ʁɛ̃ks/

Noun

larynx m (plural larynx)

  1. larynx

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