eunuch
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Borrowed from Latin eunuchus, originally from Ancient Greek εὐνοῦχος (eunoukhos) from εὐνή (eunē), “‘bed’”) + ἔχω (ekhō), “‘I have, keep’”). Originally probably used to refer to a bed chamber attendant.
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eunuch (plural eunuchs)
- 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.
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castrated human male
such a man who was harem guard or in Middle Eastern courts under Roman Emperors, important officials of the state
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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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eunuch m.
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- eunuuk m.
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eunuch m. (plural eunuchen, diminutive eunuchje, diminutive plural eunuchjes)
- eunuch (in all senses)
