milt
word
Definition
Milt is the sperm-containing reproductive organ of male fish and amphibians, sometimes also referring to the sperm itself.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in scientific, culinary, or fisheries contexts. In cooking, "milt" is considered a delicacy in some cultures. Do not confuse with "milk." Singular and uncountable.
Spanish: lecha (de pescado)Portuguese (BR): leite (de peixe) - esperma de peixePortuguese (PT): leite (de peixe) - esperma de peixeChinese (Simplified): 鱼精Chinese (Traditional): 魚精Hindi: मिल्ट (मछली का वीर्य)Arabic: لبن السمكBengali: মিল্ট (মাছের প্রজনন অঙ্গ) - শুক্রাণু (মাছের)Russian: молоки (рыбы)Japanese: 白子（しらこ）Vietnamese: tinh hoàn cá - sữa cá (trong ẩm thực)Korean: 어백 - 정소 (물고기)Turkish: balık sütüUrdu: مچھلی کا نطفہ - مچھلی کا سپرمIndonesian: milt (organ ikan) - sperma ikan
Example Sentences
Scientists studied fish milt under a microscope.
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Some people eat herring milt as a delicacy.
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Have you ever tried tempura with cod milt at a Japanese restaurant?
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The river is full of spawning salmon and plenty of milt in the water.
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When preparing sushi, the chef used only the freshest milt from today's catch.
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The chef cooked the salmon milt for a traditional dish.
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