Etymology of the English word pharynx
the English word
pharynxderived from the New Latin word
pharynxderived from the Greek word
pharunx, φάρυγξ, ϕάρυγξ (throat)
Derivations in English
cytopharynx,
hypopharynx,
laryngopharynx,
nasopharynx,
oropharynxUsage
Word found in Modern English