nocturnal emission
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of nocturnal emission
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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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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