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Noun gonad has 1 sense
  1. gonad, sex gland - a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced
    --1 is a kind of endocrine gland, endocrine, ductless gland
    --1 has particulars:
     ovary; ovotestis; testis, testicle, orchis, ball, ballock, bollock, nut, egg

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Gonads

Noun: The essential reproductive organ that produces gametes (eggs or sperm).

Sense 1: The gonads in males are the testes, which produce sperm. In females, the gonads are the ovaries, which produce eggs.

Example: The gonads play a vital role in the process of reproduction.

Noun: A slang term used to refer to a person's courage, bravery, or determination.

Sense 2: He showed great gonads by standing up to the bullies and defending his friend.

Example: It takes a lot of gonads to speak up against injustice.

Noun: The central component or focus of something.

Sense 3: The gonads of this new software update are its advanced security features.

Example: The gonads of the new smartphone are its powerful processor and high-resolution display.

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