The Collaborative International Dictionary
Syrinx \Syr"inx\, n.; pl. Syringes. [NL., from Gr. ? a pipe.]
(Mus.) A wind instrument made of reeds tied together; -- called also pandean pipes.
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(Anat.) The lower larynx in birds.
Note: In birds there are two laringes, an upper or true, but voiceless, larynx in the usual position behind the tongue, and a lower one, at or near the junction of the trachea and bronchi, which is the true organ of the voice.
Usage examples of "pandean pipes".
An excellent band had been engaged for the dancing, Pandean pipes were to play during supper, extra servants were hired, police-officers and link-boys warned to make Park Street their special objective, and refreshments to supplement the efforts of Lady Bridlington’.
A vast improvement, if I may say so, sir, on the Pandean pipes, which have become quite common since we had them for Miss Cecilia’.
A vast improvement, if I may say so, sir, on the Pandean pipes, which have become quite common since we had them for Miss Cecilia's ball last year.