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spleen

noun

/spliːn/

Meaning

an organ in the body that produces lymphocytes and filters blood; also refers to bad temper or spite

He vented his spleen on his coworkers after the meeting.

vent one's spleen

anger, malice, resentment, bitterness

calm, kindness

ruptured spleen, human spleen, vent spleen, inflamed spleen

a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi

a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane that does not heal easily

a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark

The state of having lost a loved one through death.

small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns

The practice of growing a single crop over a long period, which can deplete soil nutrients.