vocal cords
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- vocal chords (nonstandard)
Noun[edit]
- (chiefly in the plural) Two folds of tissue located in the larynx that vibrate when air passes over them, producing the sound waves associated with talking and singing.
Usage notes[edit]
- The singular vocal cord is rare
Translations[edit]
folds of tissue
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