English Explanatory Dictionary

scrotum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The sac of skin and muscle that contains and protects the testicles in most placental mammals.
  2. The pouch or volva of certain fungi.

Pronunciation

/ˈskɹəʊ.təm/ /ˈskɹoʊ.təm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-scrotum.wav

Word forms

scrotum scrotums scrota

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin scrōtum.

Synonyms

bag ball bag ballsac ballsack ballpark bawbag bean bag bollock sack cocksack cock sack cod coin purse codlings duffle bag dulap footbag knapsack mud flap nutsack sack scrot scrote sporran tea bag treasure chest

Related words

scrotal testicles penis

Derived words

scro scrote scrotumed scrotum frog
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