semen

noun

se·​men ˈsē-mən How to pronounce semen (audio)
: a viscid whitish fluid of the male reproductive tract consisting of spermatozoa suspended in secretions of accessory glands (as of the prostate and Cowper's glands)

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Her evidence kit sat dormant until 2018 when it was tested and identified the man who left his semen behind. Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024 For blood in semen caused by bacterial infections, treatment may include antibiotics. Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024 This particular query came (stop it) during a recent interview with Variety where Daniel Craig asked if a shot of sheets stained with semen was kept in the final cut’s establishing scene. David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024 Seeing blood in semen (hematospermia or hemospermia) can cause worry. Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for semen 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin, seed, semen; akin to Old High German sāmo seed, Latin serere to sow — more at sow

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of semen was in the 14th century

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“Semen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semen. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

semen

noun
se·​men ˈsē-mən How to pronounce semen (audio)
: a sticky whitish fluid of the male reproductive tract that contains the sperm

Medical Definition

semen

noun
se·​men ˈsē-mən How to pronounce semen (audio)
: a viscid whitish fluid of the male reproductive tract consisting of spermatozoa suspended in secretions of accessory glands (as of the prostate and Cowper's glands)

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