castratrix en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /kæsˈtɹeɪtɹɪks/ (UK)
Etymology
From Latin castratrix or castrate + -trix with feminine agent-nounal suffix; compare castrator.
Meanings
-
(used in philosophy or psychoanalysis) A female who castrates (either literally or metaphorically).
For quotations using this term, see Citations:castratrix.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| castratrices | Number=Plur | lexicographic |