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larynx

noun

A cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech

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Word length
6
Starts with
L
Ends with
X
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
16

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Pronunciation

ˈla.ɹɪŋks

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noun

  1. A cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech

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