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Jacobson's organ

Syllabification: (Ja·cob·son's or·gan)

Pronunciation: /ˈjākəbsənz/

Definition of Jacobson's organ

noun

Zoology

a scent organ consisting of a pair of sacs or tubes typically in the roof of the mouth. Such organs are present in many vertebrates, notably snakes and lizards.