voice box

/ˌvɔɪs ˈbɑks/
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Definitions of voice box
  1. noun
    a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech
    synonyms: larynx
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    type of:
    organ of speech, speech organ, vocal organ
    any of the organs involved in speech production
    cartilaginous structure
    body structure given shape by cartilage
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