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Etymology
From Dutch orgaan, from Middle Dutch organe, from Latin organum, from Ancient Greek ὄργανον (órganon).
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Noun
orgaan (plural organe, diminutive orgaantjie)
- organ (part of an organism)
Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch organe, from Latin organum, from Ancient Greek ὄργανον (órganon).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɔrˈɣaːn/
- Hyphenation: or‧gaan
- Rhymes: -aːn
Noun
orgaan n (plural organen, diminutive orgaantje n)
- organ (part of an organism)
- mouthpiece, a spokesperson or medium aligned with an organisation
- public body, a public board, an organisation
- (obsolete) organ (musical instrument)
- Synonym: orgel
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