Meaning & Definition of Spleen in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A large, vascular lymphoid organ situated in the upper left part of the abdomen that filters blood.

  Example Sentence: The spleen helps the body fight infection by filtering blood and recycling iron.

• Definition: A state of being irritable or bad-tempered.

  Example Sentence: He was in a spleen over the delayed flight.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English sylf, from Old French espilene, from Latin splen.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• spleen venting: The act of expressing feelings of anger or frustration.
• spleen of the nation: A metaphor for the public's general mood of disenchantment.

Translations

• Spanish: bazo

• French: rate

• German: Milz

• Russian: селезёнка

Related Words

• spleenic: Related to or affecting the spleen.

• splenectomy: Surgical removal of the spleen.

Slang Meanings of spleen

• Meaning: To express discontent or annoyance.

  Example Sentence: He spleened about the poor service at the restaurant.

• Meaning: To be in a bad mood.

  Example Sentence: She was all spleen after receiving bad news.