organ

Definition

  • noun: a part of the body (such as the heart or liver) that has a particular function
  • noun: any of various musical instruments
  • used as a polite way of saying 'penis'
  • synonyms: organize

Examples

  • a 'house organ' [=a publication that expresses the opinions of a business or group]

  • The magazine functions as the official 'organ' of the tobacco industry.

  • the legislative 'organ' of our government

Movie quotes

  • (..) Um, hold up a second. Can you walk me through that, somebody? What he means, Penny, is that when I die they'll kill you, too. And then they'll rip out your organs, stuff them in canopic jars... and then mummify whatever is left. Okay, I'm seeing this now. Thank you. (..)
    2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman