milt

noun

: the sperm-containing fluid of a male fish

Examples of milt in a Sentence

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But spring warmth is coming earlier in the marshy areas where both species spread their eggs and milt, leading to accidental hybridization. Ella Nilsen, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024 On a recent visit, diners were offered buri (Japanese amberjack), ankimo (monkfish liver), kegani (horsehair crab), shirako (cod milt), and sayori (Japanese halfbeak). William Li, Town & Country, 20 Mar. 2023 Researchers from the University of Georgia compared visual observations of redhorse fish species in northern Georgia rivers with sound recordings to identify spawning signatures — patterns of sound waves related to the disturbance of gravel as the fish released eggs and milt. Mary Hoff, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2015 Or, donuts, coconuts, cocktail sauce, and cod milt (that is, the fish’s sperm sac)? Talib Visram, Men's Health, 30 Jan. 2023 In late fall and into the winter, there may be shirako, sacs of cod milt in loose white coils over ponzu sauce. Pete Wells, New York Times, 15 Nov. 2022 When April hits and spawning season begins the milt is shipped back here to begin the fertilization process. Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 27 Sep. 2022 Another worker grabs each male fish and twists the tail, squeezing out milt that will fertilize the eggs. Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2022 The eggs are only permeable for a matter of seconds, said Leist, so the males must move in and release their milt, a milky substance containing millions of sperm, immediately after the female spawns. Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Jan. 2022

Word History

Etymology

probably from Middle Dutch milte milt of fish, spleen; akin to Old English milte spleen — more at melt

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of milt was in the 15th century

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“Milt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milt. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

milt

noun
: the sperm-containing liquid of a male fish

Medical Definition

milt

noun
: the sperm-containing fluid of a male fish
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