- a highly vascular, glandular, ductless organ, situated in humans at the cardiac end of the stomach, serving chiefly in the formation of mature lymphocytes, in the destruction of worn-out red blood cells, and as a reservoir for blood.
- this organ conceived of as the seat of spirit and courage or of such emotions as mirth, ill humor, melancholy, etc.
- ill humor, peevish temper, or spite.
- melancholy.
- caprice.
- a spongy highly vascular organ situated near the stomach in man. It forms lymphocytes, produces antibodies, aids in destroying worn-out red blood cells, and filters bacteria and foreign particles from the blood
- the corresponding organ in other animals
- spitefulness or ill humour; peevishness
- the organ in the human body considered to be the seat of the emotions
- archaic another word for melancholy
- whim; mood
