Eunuch
WordNet
noun
(1) A man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction
"Eunuchs guarded the harem"
WiktionaryText
Etymology
Borrowed from , originally from from + . Originally probably used to refer to a bed chamber attendant.
Noun
- A castrated human male.
- Such a man employed as harem guard or in certain (mainly Eastern) monarchies (e.g. late Roman and Chinese Empires) as court - or state officials.
Adjective
eunuch
- Referring to a castrato, or boy castrated to retain soprano or alto voice.
- Referring to someone or something which has been emasculated. (very rare)
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