# tentacle vs testicle

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### tentacle
*noun · IPA /ˈtɛntəkəl/ · frequency rank #43,410*
An elongated, boneless, flexible organ or limb of some animals, such as the octopus and squid.

### testicle
*noun · IPA /ˈtɛstɪkəl/ · frequency rank #35,982*
A testis: the male sex and endocrine gland, found in most types of animals, that produces sperm and male sex hormones, including the steroid testosterone.

## Source
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