organ pipe
The term "organ pipe" can refer to both a musical instrument component and a type of cactus. The context usually clarifies the meaning.
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Definition
B2Music
(technical, academic)A tube made of metal or wood that produces sound in a pipe organ when air is blown through it.
Example
- The organ pipe's rich tones filled the cathedral with music.
- Each organ pipe must be precisely tuned to achieve the desired harmony.
B2Botany
(technical)A cactus native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, known for its tall, columnar stems resembling the pipes of an organ.
Example
- The organ pipe cactus thrives in arid desert environments.
- Visitors to the national park admired the towering organ pipe cacti.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "organ pipe":
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