noun
semen
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noun
1
The fluid produced by male reproductive organs that carries sperm.
"The clinic tested a semen sample as part of the fertility check."
How to Use Semen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe reproductive fluid released by male mammals.
When to use it
A clinical/biological term; everyday speech often uses more informal alternatives.
Word Forms
semens plural, Semens plural
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Etymology
From Latin semen, meaning "seed," from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to sow."