Meaning
eunuch
- A castrated man, especially historically employed as a guard or official in a royal court.
- Figuratively, a weak or powerless person.
In a sentence
Gli eunuchi avevano compiti importanti nella corte imperiale.
Eunuchs had important duties in the imperial court.
Il romanzo descrive la vita di un eunuco a palazzo.
The novel describes the life of a eunuch at the palace.
Non rimanere lì come un eunuco: intervieni!
Don't just stand there like a powerless weakling: step in!
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| eunuco | masculine · singular |
| eunuchi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural is 'eunuchi' with the hard /k/ sound preserved.