单词 | organ |
释义 | Word Frequency organ(ˈɔːɡən) noun 1. a. Also called: pipe organ a large complex musical keyboard instrument in which sound is produced by means of a number of pipes arranged in sets or stops, supplied with air from a bellows. The largest instruments possess three or more manual and one pedal keyboard and have the greatest range of any instrument b. (as modifier) organ pipe organ stop organ loft 2. any instrument, such as a harmonium, in which sound is produced in this way See also reed organ, harmonica 3. short for electric organ (sense 1a), electronic organ 4. a fully differentiated structural and functional unit, such as a kidney or a root, in an animal or plant 5. an agency or medium of communication, esp a periodical issued by a specialist group or party 6. an instrument with which something is done or accomplished 7. a euphemistic word for penis Word origin C13: from Old French organe, from Latin organum implement, from Greek organon tool; compare Greek ergein to work |
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