noun

testicle

TEHS-tih-kuhl

Testicle (noun) means Either of the two male reproductive glands that produce sperm and testosterone.

noun

Either of the two male reproductive glands that produce sperm and testosterone.

"The doctor recommended regular self-examination to check for lumps in the testicle."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOne of the two male sex glands.

Easily confused with

testicular →

Word forms

testicles plural

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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.

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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testis gonad testicles

Related words

gonad testis bollock

Rhymes for testicle

icicle article vehicle cubicle particle clavicle Popsicle chronicle ventricle

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of testicle?

"testicle" (noun) means either of the two male reproductive glands that produce sperm and testosterone.

What is another word for testicle?

Other words for "testicle" include testis, gonad, testicles.

How do you use testicle in a sentence?

Example: "The doctor recommended regular self-examination to check for lumps in the testicle."

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