Meaning of larynx in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈlɛrɪŋks/

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1. Noun

   larynx

   Etymology

   late 16th century: modern Latin, from Greek larunx

   Definitions

   1. a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea

   Examples

   • « contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech »