EUNUCH


Meaning of EUNUCH in English

n. 1 a castrated man, esp. one formerly employed at an oriental harem or court. 2 a person lacking effectiveness (political eunuch).

[ ME f. L eunuchus f. Gk eunoukhos lit. bedchamber attendant f. eune bed + second element rel. to ekho hold ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.