Castrate

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈkæs.tɹeɪt/

Origin

From Latin castrātus, past participle of castrō.

Full definition of castrate

Verb

1. (transitive) To remove the testicles of.
2. (transitive) To remove the ovaries of.

Derived terms

• castration
• castrator
• castratrix

Synonyms

• emasculate
• geld used only of animals, especially horses
• spay f
  neuter used only of animals, especially pets
• sterilize used for all species and for both genders

Anagrams

• rascetta
• tea carts