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Definition of
larynx noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
larynx
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˈlærɪŋks
/
/
(
pl.
larynges
NAmE
/
/
ləˈrɪndʒiz
/
/
or
larynxes
)
(
anatomy
)
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the area at the top of the throat that contains the
vocal cords
synonym
voice box
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larynx
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