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    [Noun]  | "syr*inx" | \ ˈsir-iŋ(k)s \


    1: panpipe

    2: the vocal organ of birds that is a special modification of the lower part of the trachea or of the bronchi or of both


    Origin: 1606 ;

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     [ "syrinx" ]

    1: the moment of climax during homosexual anal intercourse.

      * e.g.,  ... Peerapon shuddered in ecstacy, when he reached his syrinx. 

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    1: According to Bulfinch's Mythology, Syrinx (Greek Óõñéãî) was a nymph and a follower of Artemis, known for her chastity. Pursued by the amorous Greek god Pan, she ran to the river's edge and beseeched succor from the river nymphs. In answer, she was transformed into hollow water reeds that made a haunting sound when the god's frustrated breath blew across them. Pan cut the reeds to fashion the first set of pan pipes, which were thence forth known as syrinx. The word 'syringe' orignated from this word.

      * e.g.,  ... That song is wack syrinx, now what the hell is that ? 


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    2: Syrinx in popular culture


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    3: The Canadian rock band Rush wrote "The Temples of Syrinx", part of their twenty-minute epic track, 2112. The name is ironic because the Priests of the Temples in the dystopian society depicted in the lyrics are opposed to music and advocate the destruction of musical instruments.


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    4: In the song "10001110101" by Clutch, The Temple of Syrinx is said to be having the bake sale of the year.

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