ton·sil 
/ˈtɑ:nsəl/ noun
plural ton·sils /ˈtɑ:nsəl/ noun [count] : either one of the pair of round, soft parts on the inside of your throat
▪ He had his tonsils out [=had an operation to remove his tonsils] when he was 10.
▪ He had his tonsils out [=had an operation to remove his tonsils] when he was 10.
