Organ
(noun)
- A complex of functional and structural units in an organism that together perform one or more vital functions.
- A musical instrument consisting of one or more sets of pipes sounded by compressed air and controlled by one or more keyboards and pedals.
- An institution or organization, such as a business, government department, or trade union.
Origin:
Old english, from latin organum, from greek organon "instrument, tool", from ergon "work".
Examples:
- The heart is a vital organ.
- He played the organ at the church.
- The organ of the church is a magnificent instrument.
- The newspaper is an organ of the government.
- The company is a legal organ.