gonad

Plural: gonads

Noun

An organ that produces gametes; a sex gland.
a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced
A sex organ that produces gametes; specifically, a testicle or ovary.
A sex organ that produces gametes; specifically, a testicle or ovary.
A testicle.

Examples

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Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek γονή (gonḗ, “seed, begetting, birth, offspring”), from γίγνεσθαι (gígnesthai, “be born”).

Synonyms

sex gland, gonad

Scrabble Score: 7

gonad: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
gonad: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gonad: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

gonad: valid Words With Friends Word