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tonsil

noun
🔊/ˈtɒnsl/
🔊/ˈtɑːnsl/
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  1. either of the two small organs at the sides of the throat, near the base of the tongue扁桃体
    • I've had my tonsils out (= removed).我的扁桃体已被切除了。🔊🔊
    Topics Bodyc2
    Word Originlate 16th cent.: from French tonsilles or Latin tonsillae (plural).