Defn: The lower larynx in birds.
Note: In birds there are two laringes, an upper or true, but voiceless, larynx in the usual position behind the tongue, and a lower one, at or near the junction of the trachea and bronchi, which is the true organ of the voice.
SYRMA
Syr"ma, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. (Class. Antiq.)
Defn: A long dress, trailing on the floor, worn by tragic actors in
Greek and Roman theaters.
SYRPHIAN
Syr"phi*an, a. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to the syrphus flies.
— n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A syrphus fly.
SYRPHUS FLY
Syr"phus fly`. Etym: [NL. Syrphus, the generic name, fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any one of numerous species of dipterous flies of the genus Syrphus and allied genera. They are usually bright-colored, with yellow bands, and hover around plants. The larvæ feed upon plant lice, and are, therefore, very beneficial to agriculture.
SYRT
Syrt, n. Etym: [L. syrtis a sand bank in the sea, Gr. syrte.]