amputee

See also: amputée

English

Etymology

From French amputée, (past participle of amputer (to amputate)), from Latin amputatus, perfect passive participle of amputare (to amputate).

Pronunciation

  • Hyphenation: am‧pu‧tee

Noun

amputee (plural amputees)

  1. A person who has had one or more limbs removed.

Translations

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