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spay

Syllabification: (spay)
Pronunciation: /spā/

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Definition of spay

verb

[with object] (usually be spayed)
  • sterilize (a female animal) by removing the ovaries:the animals must be spayed or neutered before they are given up for adoption

Origin:

late Middle English: shortening of Old French espeer 'cut with a sword', from espee 'sword', from Latin spatha (see spathe)

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