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| —n | |
| Also called: testis either of the two male reproductive glands, in most mammals enclosed within the scrotum, that produce spermatozoa and the hormone testosterone | |
| [C15: from Latin testiculus, diminutive of testis testicle] | |
| testicular | |
| —adj | |
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Testicle
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
Etymonline
Word Origin & History
testicle
1590s, alteration of testicule (early 15c.), from L. testiculus, dim. of testis "testicle" (see testis). The O.E. was herþan, probably originally "leather bag" (cf. heorþa "deer-skin"). The commonest slang terms for them in other languages are words that mean
"balls," "stones," "nuts," "eggs."
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
testicle tes·ti·cle (těs'tĭ-kəl)
n.
A testis, especially one contained within the scrotum.
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Science Dictionary
testicle  (těs'tĭ-kəl) Pronunciation Key
Either of the testes of a male mammal together with the scrotum that contains it. |
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