What is "pharynges"

Pharynx \Phar"ynx\, n.; pl. pharynges. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, ?: cf. F. pharynx.] (Anat.) The part of the alimentary canal between the cavity of the mouth and the esophagus. It has one or two external openings through the nose in the higher vertebrates, and lateral branchial openings in fishes and some amphibias.

alt. (plural of pharynx English) n. (plural of pharynx English)

1. n. the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone [syn: throat]

2. [also: pharynges (pl)]

See pharynx