gonad

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek γονή (gonḗ, “seed, begetting, birth, offspring”), from γίγνεσθαι (gígnesthai, “be born”). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “which meaning of -ad does this pertain to? OED doesnt help”).

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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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