Definition of ORGANUM

organum

Meanings

Plural: organa, organums

Noun

  • A type of medieval polyphony which builds upon an existing plainsong.
  • A method by which philosophical or scientific investigation may be conducted.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin organum, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek ὄργανον (órganon, “organ, instrument, tool”). Doublet of organ, organon, and orgue.

Scrabble Score: 10

organum is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
organum is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
organum is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

organum is a valid Words With Friends word