testicle
9 synonyms for testicle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Either of the two male reproductive glands that produce sperm and testosterone.
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Etymology
From Latin testiculus, a diminutive of testis, "witness" — an odd-sounding link that comes from the old Roman practice of swearing oaths while touching this part of the body as a symbol of virility.
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