"larynx" meaning in English

See larynx in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈla.rɪŋks/ [UK], /ˈlɛr.ɪŋks/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-I learned some phrases-larynx.wav [UK] Forms: larynx [singular], larynges or larynxes [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|larynx|larynges|larynxes}} [POS TABLE]
  1. The larynx is a part of your body that is inside your throat. Synonyms: voice box
    Sense id: simple-larynx-en-noun-ghxmPaRH Categories (other): Medicine
     
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