organ synonyms
organ
n.
An instrument
A part of an organism having a specialized use
vital part, vital structure, functional division, process; see gland.Human organs include: brain, heart, eye, ear, nose, tongue, lung, kidney, stomach, intestine, spleen, pancreas, gallbladder, liver, testis, uterus, ovary, fallopian tube, bladder, penis.
A musical instrument
wind instrument, keyboard instrument, harmonium, melodeon, calliope, hurdy-gurdy, accordion; see also musical instrument.Types of organs include: great, swell, choir, orchestral, solo, pipe, echo, pedal, altar, chancel, antiphonal, gallery, floating, barrel, reed, electric, electronic, hand, grind, street.
A periodical
journal, newsletter, newspaper, publication, rag*; see also journal 2.
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