organ

US /ˈɔːr.ɡən/
UK /ˈɔːr.ɡən/
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organe

a part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function, such as the heart or liver in humans

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The heart is a vital organ.
Le cœur est un organe vital.
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The liver is the largest internal organ.
Le foie est le plus grand organe interne.
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viscusbody part
2.

orgue

a large musical instrument with pipes of different sizes, which are supplied with air from a bellows and controlled by keyboards and pedals

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The majestic sound of the church organ filled the cathedral.
Le son majestueux de l'orgue de l'église remplissait la cathédrale.
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She played a beautiful hymn on the organ.
Elle a joué un bel hymne à l'orgue.
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pipe organkeyboard instrument
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organe, porte-parole

a newspaper, journal, or other medium used to publicize the views of a political group or other organization

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The party's official organ published a strong editorial.
L'organe officiel du parti a publié un éditorial fort.
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This magazine serves as the main organ for environmental activism.
Ce magazine sert de principal organe pour l'activisme environnemental.
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mediummouthpiecevoiceplatform
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organizationorganicorganizedorganizeorganizerorganismsense organ