Dictionary

scrotum

noun scro·tum \ˈskrō-təm\

: the sack of skin that contains the testicles of men and male animals

plural scro·ta \-tə\ or scrotums

Full Definition of SCROTUM

: the external pouch that in most mammals contains the testes

— scro·tal \ˈskrō-t^əl\ adjective

See scrotum defined for English-language learners

See scrotum defined for kids

Latin; akin to Latin scrautum quiver

First Known Use: 1597

Medical Dictionary

noun scro·tum \ˈskrōt-əm\

plural scro·ta \-ə\ or scrotums

: the external sac that in most mammals contains the testes

Next Word in the Dictionary: scrougePrevious Word in the Dictionary: scrotiformAll Words Near: scrotum

What made you want to look up scrotum? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears