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milt

American  
[milt] / mɪlt /

noun

  1. the sperm-containing secretion of the testes of fishes.

  2. the testes and sperm ducts when filled with this secretion.

  3. melt.

milt British  
/ mɪlt /

noun

  1. the testis of a fish

  2. the spermatozoa and seminal fluid produced by a fish

  3. rare the spleen of certain animals, esp fowls and pigs

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verb

  1. to fertilize (the roe of a female fish) with milt, esp artificially

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milt Scientific  
/ mĭlt /

  1. Fish sperm, together with the milky liquid that contains them.

Etymology

Origin of milt

before 900; Middle English milte, milt, Old English milte spleen; cognate with German Milz, Middle Dutch milte milt, spleen; akin to melt 2

Example Sentences

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When the Milt & Edie’s tailor saw the pants, she shrugged and said, “Can I take out the pleats?”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2024

The brand changed hands multiple times since, but in 1999 Buellton was acquired by Milt Guggia Enterprises, followed by Santa Nella in 2007.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2024

Family members representing the late Eddie Shore, Dit Clapper and Milt Schmidt also took part.

From Washington Times • Oct. 12, 2023

Milt Stock of the Brooklyn Robins held the previous record of 16 hits in four games, which was set in 1925.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2023

“All right, ma’am,” Milt said, and grimaced slightly.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

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