Definition of "eunuch" in English

noun

1. A castrated human male.

2. (historical) Such a man employed as harem guard or in certain (mainly Eastern) monarchies (e.g. late Roman and Chinese Empires) as court or state officials.

3. (in translations of ancient texts) A man who is not inclined to marry and procreate.

4. (figurative) One that is ineffectual.

verb

1. (transitive, dated) To castrate.

2. (figurative, transitive, dated) To render ineffectual.