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syrinx

Voice-producing organ of a bird. It is situated where the trachea divides in two and consists of vibrating membranes, a reverberating capsule, and numerous controlling muscles.

syrinx

Alternative name for the panpipe, a musical instrument.



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Have we not seen, or by relation heard, In courts and regal chambers how thou lurk'st, In wood or grove, by mossy fountain-side, In valley or green meadow, to waylay Some beauty rare, Calisto, Clymene, Daphne, or Semele, Antiopa, Or Amymone, Syrinx, many more Too long--then lay'st thy scapes on names adored, Apollo, Neptune, Jupiter, or Pan, Satyr, or Faun, or Silvan?
 
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