Spleen word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "spleen" word

[noun] a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses
[noun] a feeling of resentful anger

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\Spleen\, n. [L. splen, Gr. ???? the milt or spleen, affection of the spleen; cf. L. lien, plihan, pl[=i]han.] 1. (Anat.) 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. 2. Anger; latent spite; ill humor; malice; as, to vent one's spleen. In noble minds some dregs remain, Not yet purged off, of spleen and sour disdain. --Pope. 3. A fit of anger; choler. --Shak. 4. A sudden motion or action; a fit; a freak; a whim. [Obs. or R.] A thousand spleens bear her a thousand ways. --Shak. 5. Melancholy; hypochondriacal affections. Bodies changed to various forms by spleen. --Pope. There is a luxury in self-dispraise: And inward self-disparagement affords To meditative spleen a grateful feast. --Wordsworth. 6. A fit of immoderate laughter or merriment. [Obs.] Thy silly thought enforces my spleen. --Shak.
\Spleen\, v. t. To dislke. [Obs.] --Bp. Hacket.

Synonyms for spleen

irascibility, lien, quick temper, short temper

The fun area, different aproach to word »spleen«

Let's analyse "spleen" as pure text. This string has Six letters in One syllable and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: NEELPS. Average typing speed for these characters is 1680 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: ... .--. .-.. . . -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: spleen: 5 + 5 = 10, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: spleen: 1 + 7 + 3 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 26, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive

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