1. plural of syrinx: the vocal organ of birds, located at the base of the trachea
Usage: ornithology; anatomy
2. plural of syrinx: panpipes or similar reed instruments from ancient Greece
Usage: music; historical
3. plural of syrinx: abnormal tube-like cavities in the spinal cord
Usage: medical

Examples

• The researcher studied the syrinxes of various songbird species.
• Different bird families have evolved distinct types of syrinxes.
• Ancient Greek musicians played melodies on their syrinxes.
• The museum displayed several reconstructed syrinxes from antiquity.
• MRI scans revealed multiple syrinxes in the patient’s spinal cord.
• The neurologist explained how syrinxes can cause weakness and pain.