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noun
- A castrated human male.
- Such a man who was harem guard or in Middle Eastern courts under Roman Emperors, important officials of the state.
adjective
- Referring to someone or something which has been emasculated. (very rare)
- Referring to a castrato, or boy castrated to retain soprano or alto voice.
Etymology: Borrowed from Latin eunuchus, originally from Greek áá (eunukhos) literally "bed keeper", derived from á (eune) meaning "bed" + á (ekhein) meaning "to keep". Originally probably used to refer to a bed chamber attendent.
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