gonad

English

/ˈɡəʊ.næd/

noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) A sex organ that produces gametes; specifically, a testicle or ovary.
  • (slang) The testicles.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh₁- (produce, beget, give birth, be born, procreate, generate, beget give birth to, bear).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ǵenh₁-

Gloss

produce, beget, give birth, be born, procreate, generate, beget give birth to, bear

Concept
Semantic Field

Modern world

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

産

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