ORGAN


Meaning of ORGAN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɔ:(r)gən ]

( organs)

1.

An organ is a part of your body that has a particular purpose or function, for example your heart or lungs.

...damage to the muscles and internal organs.

...the reproductive organs.

...organ transplants.

N-COUNT

see also sense organ

2.

An organ is a large musical instrument with pipes of different lengths through which air is forced. It has keys and pedals rather like a piano.

N-COUNT

see also barrel organ , mouth organ

3.

You refer to a newspaper or organization as the organ of the government or another group when it is used by them as a means of giving information or getting things done.

The Security Service is an important organ of the State...

= mouthpiece

N-COUNT : usu with supp

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