organ

US /ˈɔːr.ɡən/
UK /ˈɔːr.ɡən/
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organo

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.
Il cuore è un organo vitale.
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The liver is the largest internal organ.
Il fegato è l'organo interno più grande.
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viscusbody part
2.

organo

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.
Il suono maestoso dell'organo della chiesa riempiva la cattedrale.
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She played a beautiful hymn on the organ.
Ha suonato un bellissimo inno all'organo.
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pipe organkeyboard instrument
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organo, portavoce

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'organo ufficiale del partito ha pubblicato un forte editoriale.
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This magazine serves as the main organ for environmental activism.
Questa rivista funge da principale organo per l'attivismo ambientale.
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mediummouthpiecevoiceplatform
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organizationorganicorganizedorganizeorganizerorganismsense organ