Where does “syrinx” come from?
syrinx (Medieval Latin) comes from Ancient Greek σῦριγξ — pan pipes; catcall, whistle, hiss; mouthpiece of...
syrinx (Medieval Latin): reed, reed flute, reed pipe, pan flute, panpipe
Definitions
- reed, reed flute, reed pipe, pan flute, panpipe
Ancestry of “syrinx”, step by step
syrinx traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek σῦριγξ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σῦριγξ | pan pipes; catcall, whistle, hiss; mouthpiece of... |
via Ancient Greek σῦρῐγξ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σῦρῐγξ | pan pipes; syrinx |