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- [awr-guh n]
- /ˈɔr gən/
- /ˈɔːɡən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [awr-guh n]
- /ˈɔr gən/
Definitions of organ word
- noun organ Also called pipe organ. a musical instrument consisting of one or more sets of pipes sounded by means of compressed air, played by means of one or more keyboards, and capable of producing a wide range of musical effects. 1
- noun organ any of various similar instruments, as a reed organ or an electronic organ. 1
- noun organ a barrel organ or hand organ. 1
- noun organ Biology. a grouping of tissues into a distinct structure, as a heart or kidney in animals or a leaf or stamen in plants, that performs a specialized task. 1
- noun organ penis. 1
- noun organ a newspaper, magazine, or other means of communicating information, thoughts, or opinions, especially in behalf of some organization, political group, or the like. 1
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Origin of organ
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English: musical instrument, pipe organ, organ of the body, tool (< Medieval Latin, Latin organum mechanical device, instrument) < Greek órganon implement, tool, bodily organ, musical instrument, akin to érgon work
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Parts of speech for Organ
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organ popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
organ usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for organ
noun organ
- structure — mode of building, construction, or organization; arrangement of parts, elements, or constituents: a pyramidal structure.
- tissue — Biology. an aggregate of similar cells and cell products forming a definite kind of structural material with a specific function, in a multicellular organism.
- means — to have in mind as one's purpose or intention; intend: I meant to compliment you on your work. Synonyms: contemplate.
- tool — an implement, especially one held in the hand, as a hammer, saw, or file, for performing or facilitating mechanical operations.
- agency — An agency is a business which provides a service on behalf of other businesses.
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