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nocturnal emission

American

noun

the release of semen during sleep, often during a sexual dream.

Etymology

Origin of nocturnal emission

First recorded in 1925–30

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nocturnal emission

Outwardly observed, it’s a process involving “dry throat, unconscious scratching, dribble, rumbling stomachs, frequent flatulence, strange utterances, various kinds of nocturnal emission, and occasional incontinence.”

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 25, 2017

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