noun
tonsil
Tonsil (noun) means Ellipsis of palatine tonsil.
noun
1
Ellipsis of palatine tonsil.
2
Any of various small masses of lymphoid tissues.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French tonsille or Latin tonsillae (“the tonsils in the throat”, plural). First attested in the late 16th century,
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of tonsil?
"tonsil" (noun) means ellipsis of palatine tonsil.
What are the different meanings of tonsil?
"tonsil" has 2 main meanings: 1. Ellipsis of palatine tonsil; 2. Any of various small masses of lymphoid tissues.