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adjective ejac·u·la·to·ry \ i-ˈja-kyə-lə-ˌtȯr-ē \

Definition of ejaculatory

1 : marked by or given to vocal ejaculation
2 : casting or throwing out; specifically : associated with or concerned in physiological ejaculation
  • ejaculatory vessels

First Known Use of ejaculatory

1644

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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ejaculatory

adjective ejac·u·la·to·ry \ i-ˈjak-yə-lə-ˌtōr-ē, -ˌtȯr- \

medical Definition of ejaculatory

: casting or throwing out; specifically : of, relating to, or functioning in physiological ejaculation
  • ejaculatory vessels

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