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Meaning of eunuch

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

eunuch

Pronunciation:/ˈjuː.nək/

noun

Definitions

  1. A castrated human male.

  2. 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.

  3. (in translations of ancient texts) A man who is not inclined to marry and procreate.