Where does “larynx” come from?
larynx (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek λάρυγξ — larynx, upper part of windpipe; windpipe; gullet,...
larynx (Latin): larynx
Definitions
- larynx
Ancestry of “larynx”, step by step
larynx traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek λάρυγξ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | λάρυγξ | larynx, upper part of windpipe; windpipe; gullet,... |
via Ancient Greek λᾰ́ρῠγξ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | λᾰ́ρῠγξ | larynx; upper part of windpipe |