εὐνοῦχος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Compound of εὐνή (eunḗ, bed) +‎ ἔχω (ékhō, to hold); literally, someone who takes care of the nuptial chamber, a chamberlain.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

εὐνοῦχος (eunoûkhosm (genitive εὐνούχου); second declension

  1. castrated person, eunuch
    Synonyms: γᾰ́λλος (gállos), σπᾰ́δων (spádōn)
  2. castrated animal
  3. date fruit without stone

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Descendants

  • Greek: ευνούχος (evnoúchos)
  • Latin: eunūchus (see there for further descendants)

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