castrate

Definitions


[kaˈstreɪt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- remove the testicles of (a male animal or man)


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Origin:
mid 16th century (earlier (Middle English) as castration): from Latin castrare


[kaˈstreɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a man or male animal whose testicles have been removed
(e.g: young human castrates, or eunuchs)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (earlier (Middle English) as castration): from Latin castrare




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