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Galician
Etymology
Probably a learned borrowing from Latin organum, from Ancient Greek ὄργανον (órganon). Doublet of orgo.
Noun
órgano m (plural órganos)
- organ
Spanish
Etymology
Probably a borrowing or semi-learned term from Latin organum, from Ancient Greek ὄργανον (órganon). Compare the popular form found in place names like Boca de Huérgano.
Pronunciation
Noun
órgano m (plural órganos)
- (anatomy, biology) organ (a larger part of an organism)
- (music) organ (a musical instrument made of multiple pipes)
- organ, bulletin (an official publication of an organization)
- (law) body, authority, agency
- means; medium (of communication, etc.)
- (Mexico) a general term for certain types of cactus
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