testicle Meaning & Definition
What Does Testicle Mean?
Testicle is used as a noun meaning A testis: the male sex and endocrine gland, found in most types of animals, that produces sperm and male sex hormones, including the steroid testosterone. It is also used to mean Either half of the structure that contains the testes: one side of the scrotum and its contents, considered as one object (one half of the ballsack, including its ball).
Quick Facts About Testicle
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈtɛstɪkəl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | nut, ball and gonad |
| Plural | testicles |
Testicle Definition (Noun)
- A testis: the male sex and endocrine gland, found in most types of animals, that produces sperm and male sex hormones, including the steroid testosterone.
- Either half of the structure that contains the testes: one side of the scrotum and its contents, considered as one object (one half of the ballsack, including its ball).
Noun
- The male sex and endocrine gland, found in some types of animals, that produces sperm and male sex hormones, including the steroid testosterone.
Synonyms of Testicle
Testicle synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Testicle
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Testicle in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
testicle (plural testicles)
Words That Rhyme With Testicle
Origin of Testicle
Borrowed from Latin testiculus, diminutive of testis.
How to Pronounce Testicle
The standard pronunciation of testicle is //ˈtɛstɪkəl//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Testicle: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is testicle?
Testicle is a noun.
What is another word for testicle?
You can replace testicle with words such as nut, ball and gonad. See the full list of testicle synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of testicle?
The plural of testicle is testicles.