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Organ Sense Part Noun ˈɔːɡən ˈɔːrɡən Internal Eyes

Word3 organ
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈɔːɡən/ /ˈɔːrɡən/
Example
  • the internal organs
  • the sense organs (= the eyes, ears, nose, etc.)
  • the sexual/reproductive organs
  • an organ transplant/donor
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organ

(noun)/ˈɔːɡən/ /ˈɔːrɡən/
  1. a part of the body that has a particular purpose, such as the heart or the brain; part of a plant with a particular purpose
    • the internal organs
    • the sense organs (= the eyes, ears, nose, etc.)
    • the sexual/reproductive organs
    • an organ transplant/donor
    • the vital organs (= the brain, heart, lungs, etc.)
    • organ donation/transplantation
    • He died of multiple organ failure.

    Extra Examples

    • He is waiting for a suitable donor organ.
    • The colon is an important organ for the absorption of nutrients.
    • The eyes are an important organ of balance.
    • They were trying to preserve blood flow to the brain and the other vital organs.
  2. a penis
    • the male organ
  3. a large musical instrument with keys like a piano. Sounds are produced by air forced through pipes.
    • COMPARE harmonium
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/harmonium
    • She plays the organ in church.
    • organ music
    • an organ recital
  4. a musical instrument similar to a pipe organ, but without pipes
    • SEE ALSO barrel organ
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/barrel-organ
    • an electric organ
  5. an official organization that is part of a larger organization and has a special purpose
    • the organs of government
    • the central organs of state
  6. a newspaper or magazine that gives information about a particular group or organization; a means of communicating the views of a particular group
    • SEE ALSO house organ
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/house-organ
    • The People's Daily is the official organ of the Chinese Communist Party.
    • the organs of public opinion (= for example, newspapers, television, radio)

    Word Origin

    • late Old English, via Latin from Greek organon ‘tool, instrument, sense organ’, reinforced in Middle English by Old French organe.
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