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Definition of spleen

spleen

/spliːn/
spleen
Plural:spleens
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Adjective:splenic
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• noun

1

A vascular abdominal organ in vertebrates located near the stomach that filters blood, recycles iron from old red blood cells, and supports the immune system.

Example

"The trauma surgeon examined the ultrasound to ensure the patient's spleen had not ruptured during the collision."

2

Bad temper, spite, or sullen anger (often used in phrases like 'vent one's spleen').

Example

"After losing the debate, the politician vented his spleen on the reporters waiting outside the hall."

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• Rhymes for spleen

• Nearby Words

splat
splatter
splay
spleen
splendid
splendidly
splendidness

Word Origin & Etymology

Middle English splene, borrowed via Old French esplein from Latin splen and Ancient Greek splēn. In medieval physiology, the organ was believed to be the seat of melancholy and ill humor, giving rise to the figurative sense of spite or bad temper.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spleen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spleen
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