Harynges

/həˈrɪndʒɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of harynx, an alternative or archaic spelling of larynx; the vocal organ in the throat.

Etymology

From harynx (variant of larynx) plus plural -es. The term comes from Greek laryngx, but 'harynx' represents an older English spelling variant.

Kelly Says

Language evolves slowly—'harynges' is basically a spelling ghost from when English had more spelling variety and hadn't standardized on 'larynx' yet, like how people once spelled 'gaol' for jail.

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