👉 Pharyngic is a word in English that refers to a type of throat or mouth. It describes the opening and function of the throat, which is located at the entrance to the esophagus (also known as the food pipe) in the human body. In simple terms, pharyngic means "throat-like," referring to its shape and position within the body. The term comes from the Greek word "pharynx" which literally translates to "throat."