organ

🇺🇸 /ˈɔːrɡən/ 🇬🇧 /ˈɔːɡən/
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noun
B2

A body part that does a specific job, like the heart or brain; a plant part with a special function.

The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood.

R

The male sex part.

The male organ is part of the reproductive system.

B2

A big musical instrument with keys, making sound with air through pipes.

The church organ produces beautiful music.

R

A musical instrument like a pipe organ but without pipes.

An electric organ can mimic many sounds.

R

An official part of a bigger group with a special job.

This organ of the government handles health issues.

R

A newspaper or magazine that shares a group's news or views.

The group's organ publishes monthly updates.

translation

n. A body part that does a specific job, like the heart or brain; a plant part with a special function.; The male sex part.; A big musical instrument with keys, making sound with air through pipes.; A musical instrument like a pipe organ but without pipes.; An official part of a bigger group with a special job.; A newspaper or magazine that shares a group's news or views.

Word Forms

Plural organs