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castrato
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[kaˈstrɑːtəʊ], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a male singer castrated in boyhood so as to retain a soprano or alto voice. The practice of castration was banned in 1903
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Origin
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mid 18th century: from Italian, past participle of castrare (see castrate)
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