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milt
[ milt ]
noun
- the sperm-containing secretion of the testes of fishes.
- the testes and sperm ducts when filled with this secretion.
milt
/ mɪlt /
noun
- the testis of a fish
- the spermatozoa and seminal fluid produced by a fish
- rare.the spleen of certain animals, esp fowls and pigs
verb
- to fertilize (the roe of a female fish) with milt, esp artificially
milt
/ mĭlt /
- Fish sperm, together with the milky liquid that contains them.
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of milt1
Old English milte spleen; in the sense: fish sperm, probably from Middle Dutch milte
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Example Sentences
A bent old lady peered over her spectacles at us, and allowed Milt wuz out tew the barn.
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A copper pump, with a brass knob on the curved handle, stood at one end of the sink–“Goes ter the well,” said Milt.
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Upon the plateau I saw my rusty old disk harrow–a legacy from Milt–standing on the brown earth.
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The eggs and milt were shaken violently from side to side until thoroughly mixed, a little water being added to help the mixture.
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On'y this mornin' sez I to him,—he camps along o' me,—'Milt!'
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