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testicle

tes·ticle

UK/ˈtɛstɪkəl/ US/ˈtɛˌstɪkʌl/ uncommon

noun

1.

one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens

  • “she kicked him in the balls and got away”
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Origin

Borrowed from Latin testiculus, diminutive of testis.

Phrases

  • have the world by the testicles
  • spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch

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