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syrinx in Finnish

syrinx in Finnish is ontelo, syrinx, äänielin — syrinx means a set of pipes of different lengths bound together and played by blowing across the top, also known as panpipes.

syrinx in Finnish

ontelo
noun
(neurology, pathology) Any of several abnormal tube-shaped structures in the body, especially a rare, fluid-filled neuroglial cavity in the brain stem or within the spinal cord.
syrinx
noun
(ornithology, zootomy) The voice organ in birds, located at or near where the trachea and the bronchi join.
äänielin
noun
(ornithology, zootomy) The voice organ in birds, located at or near where the trachea and the bronchi join.
ura
noun
(archaeology, Egyptology) Chiefly in the plural: a narrow channel cut in rock, especially in Ancient Egyptian burial chambers.

What does "syrinx" mean?

  1. noun A set of pipes of different lengths bound together and played by blowing across the top, also known as panpipes.
    "The musician played a haunting tune on the syrinx."
  2. noun An abnormal, fluid-filled, tube-shaped cavity that can form within the spinal cord or brain stem.
    "Scans revealed a syrinx pressing on the patient's spinal cord."
  3. noun The organ in a bird's throat, near where the windpipe splits into the bronchi, that produces its song and calls.
    "A bird's syrinx allows it to sing two notes at once."
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syrinx in a sentence

  • The musician played a haunting tune on the syrinx.
  • A syrinx made of reeds hung on the wall of the museum display.
  • Scans revealed a syrinx pressing on the patient's spinal cord.
  • Surgeons discussed draining the syrinx to relieve the pressure.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "syrinx" in Finnish?
"syrinx" in Finnish is ontelo, syrinx, äänielin. syrinx means: A set of pipes of different lengths bound together and played by blowing across the top, also known as panpipes.
How do you use "syrinx" in a sentence?
Example: "The musician played a haunting tune on the syrinx." In Finnish, "syrinx" is ontelo, syrinx, äänielin.
Are there other ways to say "syrinx" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "syrinx": ontelo, syrinx, äänielin, ura.
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