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organ noun 1 a part of a body or plant which has a special function, eg a kidney, a leaf. 2 a usually large musical instrument with a keyboard and pedals, in which sound is produced by air being forced through pipes of different lengths. 3 any similar instrument without pipes, such as one producing sound electronically or with reeds. 4 a means of spreading information, especially a newspaper or journal of a particular group or organization, etc. 5 any instrument or means by which a purpose is achieved or a function carried out. 6 euphemistic or humorous the penis. organist noun a person who plays the organ.
ETYMOLOGY: 13c: from Latin organum instrument, from Greek organon tool.
organ noun 1 a part of a body or plant which has a special function, eg a kidney, a leaf. 2 a usually large musical instrument with a keyboard and pedals, in which sound is produced by air being forced through pipes of different lengths. 3 any similar instrument without pipes, such as one producing sound electronically or with reeds. 4 a means of spreading information, especially a newspaper or journal of a particular group or organization, etc. 5 any instrument or means by which a purpose is achieved or a function carried out. 6 euphemistic or humorous the penis. organist noun a person who plays the organ.
ETYMOLOGY: 13c: from Latin organum instrument, from Greek organon tool.
organ noun 1 a part of a body or plant which has a special function, eg a kidney, a leaf. 2 a usually large musical instrument with a keyboard and pedals, in which sound is produced by air being forced through pipes of different lengths. 3 any similar instrument without pipes, such as one producing sound electronically or with reeds. 4 a means of spreading information, especially a newspaper or journal of a particular group or organization, etc. 5 any instrument or means by which a purpose is achieved or a function carried out. 6 euphemistic or humorous the penis. organist noun a person who plays the organ.
ETYMOLOGY: 13c: from Latin organum instrument, from Greek organon tool.
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