Associations to the word «Eunuch»

Wiktionary

EUNUCH, noun. A castrated human male.
EUNUCH, noun. 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.
EUNUCH, noun. (in translations of ancient texts) A man who is not inclined to marry and procreate.
EUNUCH FLUTE, noun. (musical instrument) A simple musical instrument consisting of a wooden tube with a hole in it, used like a modern kazoo.
EUNUCH FLUTES, noun. Plural of eunuch flute

Dictionary definition

EUNUCH, noun. A man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction; "eunuchs guarded the harem".

Wise words

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