Syrinx

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪrɪŋks/

Definitions of syrinx

noun a part of the vocal organ of birds located at the base of the trachea

Example Sentences

A1 A syrinx is a part of a bird's respiratory system.

A2 Birds use their syrinx to produce sounds and communicate with each other.

B1 The syrinx is located at the base of a bird's trachea.

B2 The syrinx allows birds to produce a wide range of vocalizations.

C1 The complexity of the syrinx in songbirds allows for intricate and beautiful songs.

C2 Researchers study the syrinx to better understand the evolution of vocal communication in birds.

Examples of syrinx in a Sentence

formal The syrinx is a specialized vocal organ found in birds.

informal I learned about the syrinx in my ornithology class.

slang Check out the syrinx on that bird, it's so cool!

figurative Her voice was like a syrinx, effortlessly hitting high notes.

Grammatical Forms of syrinx

• plural: syringes
• comparative: more syrinx
• superlative: most syrinx
• present tense: syrinx
• future tense: will syrinx
• perfect tense: have syringed
• continuous tense: is syringing
• singular: syrinx
• positive degree: syrinx
• infinitive: to syrinx
• gerund: syringing
• participle: syringed

Origin and Evolution of syrinx

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'syrinx' comes from the Greek mythology, specifically from the story of Syrinx, a nymph who was transformed into a reed to escape the advances of the god Pan.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the musical instrument made from reeds, the term 'syrinx' later evolved to also describe the vocal organ of birds and some other animals.