Spay

Pronunciation

• RP enPR: spā, IPA: /speɪ/
• Rhymes: -eɪ

From the Middle English verb spayen.

Alternative forms

• spaie 16th C.
• spaye 16th–17th CC.

Full definition of spay

Verb

1. (transitive) To remove or destroy the ovaries (of an animal) so that it cannot become pregnant.

Synonyms

• castrate, emasculate for a male
• geld used almost always of animals, especially male horses
• neuter used only of animals, especially pets
• sterilize used for all species and for both genders

See spayard.

Noun

Anagrams

• pays
• pyas
• yaps