amputee

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who has had one or more limbs removed.

Pronunciation

/ampjʊˈtiː/ En-us-amputee.oga

Word forms

amputee amputees

Etymology

From French amputée, (past participle of amputer (“to amputate”)), from Latin amputatus, perfect passive participle of amputare (“to amputate”).

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