Where does “larynx” come from?
Larynx comes from Latin larynx, borrowed from Ancient Greek λάρυγξ, a word of unknown ultimate origin.
larynx (English): An organ of the neck of mammals situated just...
Definitions
- An organ of the neck of mammals situated just...
Ancestry of “larynx”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | larynx | larynx |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | λάρυγξ | larynx, upper part of windpipe; windpipe; gullet,... |
Words derived from “larynx”