kidney
Translation
kidney
Examples
He donated a kidney to his brother.
He donated a kidney to his brother.
Kidney beans are a good source of protein.
Kidney beans are a good source of protein.
Grammar Patterns
((an organ)) an organ in the body Humans have two kidneys.
((in compounds)) used in compound nouns I like chili with kidney beans.
Similar Words
Synonyms: organ
Etymology
From Old English 'cwið' (womb) + 'ēġ' (egg), possibly due to its shape.
Memory Tips
Think of the shape of a 'kidney bean' to remember the organ's shape.