Word: larynxes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: la
ryn
xes
Definition: Plural of larynx; a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech
Morphemes:
Affix: larynx
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A hollow muscular organ of the neck of mammals situated just below where the tract of the pharynx splits into the trachea and the oesophagus. It is involved in breath control and protection of the trachea, and, because it houses the vocal cords, sound production.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λᾰ́ρῠγξ
Language: grc
Decoded: larugx
Meaning: larynx; windpipe; gullet, throat
Affix: -es
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the regular plural of nouns