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milt

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Noun — The spleen of an animal, especially one raised for food.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

soft roe

Etymology

From Old English milte ("spleen"), tracing back through Germanic languages to a root meaning "to crush or grind" — related to German Milz and Dutch milt.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “milt” mean?

The word “milt” means the spleen of an animal, especially one raised for food. In plain terms, a specialist word: either an animal's spleen, or the milky reproductive fluid/organ of a male fish.

How do you pronounce “milt”?

“Milt” is pronounced mihlt (/mɪlt/ in IPA).

How do you use “milt” in a sentence?

Here is “milt” used in a sentence: “The butcher set the milt aside with the other offal.”

What part of speech is “milt”?

“Milt” is a noun.

Where does the word “milt” come from?

The word “milt” comes from Old English. From Old English milte ("spleen"), tracing back through Germanic languages to a root meaning "to crush or grind" — related to German Milz and Dutch milt.

How many meanings does “milt” have?

“Milt” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the spleen of an animal, especially one raised for food.

Related words

miltsiekte miltz

Nearby words

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