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Definitions for Lungs

[1] either of the two saclike respiratory organs in the thorax of humans and the higher vertebrates.
[2] an analogous organ in certain invertebrates, as arachnids or terrestrial gastropods.
[3] at the top of one's lungs , as loudly as possible; with full voice: The baby cried at the top of his lungs.
[4] either one of a pair of spongy saclike respiratory organs within the thorax of higher vertebrates, which oxygenate the blood and remove its carbon dioxide
[5] any similar or analogous organ in other vertebrates or in invertebrates
[6] at the top of one's lungs in one's loudest voice; yelling

Words related to Lungs

lungbronchi, alveolus, pleura

Words nearby Lungs

lunglundy isle, lundy's lane, lune, lunes, lunette, lung, lung book, lung fluke, lungan, lunge, lungee

Origin of Lungs

before 1000; Middle English lungen, Old English; cognate with German Lunge; akin to light2, lights

Other words from Lungs

lunged [luhngd] /lʌŋd/ , adjective
half-lunged , adjective
Related adjectives: pneumonic, pulmonary, pulmonic

Word origin for Lungs

Old English lungen; related to Old High German lungun lung. Compare lights ²

Synonyms for Lungs

alveolus, bronchi, pleura