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organ

/ˈɔː.ɡən/ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən/

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noun

A larger part of an organism, composed of tissues that perform similar functions.

Examples :

"bodily organs"

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noun

(by extension) A body of an organization dedicated to the performing of certain functions.

Examples :

"The fundraising organ of the school is responsible for organizing events to raise money for new equipment. "

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noun

A musical instrument that has multiple pipes which play when a key is pressed (the pipe organ), or an electronic instrument designed to replicate such.

Examples :

"My grandfather plays the organ every Sunday at church. "

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noun

An official magazine, newsletter, or similar publication of an organization.

Examples :

"The school's student council publishes a monthly organ about upcoming events. "

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noun

Short for organ pipe cactus.

Examples :

"My grandmother's garden has a beautiful organ cactus. "

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noun

Examples :

"The doctor examined the patient's organ to check for any problems. "

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verb

To supply with an organ or organs; to fit with organs.

Examples :

"The company organed its new office with state-of-the-art computers. "

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