gonad

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek γονή (gonḗ, “seed, begetting, birth, offspring”), from γίγνεσθαι (gígnesthai, “be born”).

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɡəʊ.næd/
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  • Rhymes: -əʊnæd

Noun

gonad (plural gonads)

  1. (anatomy) A sex organ that produces gametes; specifically, a testicle or ovary.
    1. (slang, chiefly in the plural) A testicle.

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