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Word: Pharynx
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 17th century: modern Latin, from Greek pharunx, pharung-
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈfarɪŋks
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the membrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth, connecting them to the oesophagus.
Short Definition:membrane-lined cavity behind nose and mouth
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