Eunuch

Noun

 * 1) A castrated human male.
 * 2) Such a man employed as harem guard or in certain (mainly Eastern) monarchies (e.g. late Roman and Chinese Empires) as court or state officials.

Adjective
eunuch


 * 1) Referring to a castrato, or boy castrated to retain soprano or alto voice.
 * 2) Referring to someone or something which has been emasculated. (very rare)

Derived terms

 * eunuchism
 * eunuchry

Pronunciation

 * Syllables: eu·nuch