[ ɪ'maskjʊleɪt ]
■ verb
1》 [usu. as adjective ~d ] deprive (a man) of his male role or identity.
2》 make weaker or less effective.
3》 Botany remove the male parts (anthers) from (a flower).
Derivatives
emasculation noun
emasculator noun
emasculatory -lət(ə)ri adjective
Origin
C17: from L. emasculat- , emasculare 'castrate'.