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sperm

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sperm

noun \ˈspərm\
plural sperm or sperms

Definition of SPERM

1
a : semen b : a male gamete; especially : spermatozoon 1
2
: a product of the sperm whale

Examples of SPERM

  1. The sperm fertilizes the egg.

Origin of SPERM

Middle English, from Middle French esperme, sperme, from Late Latin spermat-, sperma, from Greek, literally, seed, from speirein to sow; probably akin to Armenian p'aratem I dispense
First Known Use: 14th century

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