noun

kidney

kidney

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.

((an organ)) an organ in the body Humans have two kidneys.

((in compounds)) used in compound nouns I like chili with kidney beans.

Synonyms: organ

From Old English 'cwið' (womb) + 'ēġ' (egg), possibly due to its shape.

Think of the shape of a 'kidney bean' to remember the organ's shape.

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