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eunuch

 

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Noun eunuch has 1 sense
  1. eunuch, castrate - a man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction; "eunuchs guarded the harem"
    --1 is a kind of man, adult male

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Eunuch

noun

1. A castrated man, typically employed as a servant in a royal household, who is unable to reproduce.

Example sentence: The eunuch, dressed in elaborate robes, served the emperor with unwavering loyalty.

noun

2. A person, especially a man, who lacks vigor, energy, or assertiveness.

Example sentence: John's timid nature earned him the reputation of a social eunuch, lacking the courage to express his opinions.

noun

3. (Historical) In ancient China, a eunuch was a high-ranking official in the imperial court, holding significant power and influence.

Example sentence: The eunuch's vast knowledge and astute political skills gained him respect among the ruling elite.

noun

4. (Botany) A flower with stamens that have been transformed into petals, resulting in a sterile blossom.

Example sentence: The vibrant colors of the eunuchs in the garden attracted numerous bees and butterflies.

adjective

1. Describing a man or animal that has been castrated.

Example sentence: The eunuch horse, while unable to reproduce, was valued for its calm temperament.

verb

1. (Obsolete) To castrate a man, often for specific social or political reasons.

Example sentence: In ancient Rome, powerful families would sometimes choose to eunuch their male slaves to ensure their loyalty.

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