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Meaning of 'spleen' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Spleen [ n.]
- A peculiar glandlike but ductless organ found near the stomach or intestine of most vertebrates and connected with the vascular system; the milt. Its exact function in not known.
- Anger; latent spite; ill humor; malice; as, to vent one's spleen.
- A fit of anger; choler.
- A sudden motion or action; a fit; a freak; a whim.
- Melancholy; hypochondriacal affections.
- A fit of immoderate laughter or merriment.
2 . Spleen [ v. t.]
- To dislke.

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splanchnapophyses splanchnapophysis splanchnic splanchno-skeleton splanchnography splanchnology splanchnopleure splanchnotomy splandrel splash

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