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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOrgan
/ˈɔːr.ɡən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function.
"The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood throughout the body." - 2
A musical instrument that produces sound by forcing air through pipes or reeds.
"The church organ filled the hall with beautiful music during the service."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English word 'organe', coming from Old French and ultimately from Latin 'organum' (instrument, musical instrument, organ), which traces back to Greek 'organon' meaning tool or instrument. Over centuries, the meaning broadened from musical instruments and mechanical devices to anatomical structures performing specific biological functions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Organ" is said worldwide
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organe
Transliteration: ɔʁɡan
"Le cœur est un organe vital."
Organ
Transliteration: ˈoʁɡan
"Das Herz ist ein wichtiges Organ."
organo
Transliteration: ˈɔrɡano
"Il cuore è un organo vitale."
órgano
Transliteration: ˈoɾɣano
"El corazón es un órgano vital."
órgão
Transliteration: ˈɔʁɡɐ̃w
"O coração é um órgão vital."
अंग
Transliteration: aṅg
"दिल एक महत्वपूर्ण अंग है।"
器官
Transliteration: qìguān
"心脏是一个重要的器官。"
장기
Transliteration: jang-gi
"심장은 중요한 장기입니다."
臓器
Transliteration: zōki
"心臓は重要な臓器です。"
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