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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 notes

In 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."

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