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sperm

The correct spelling is sperm.

How to pronounce sperm

/spɜːm/
noun

IPA: /spɜːm/

Say it like: Spe-rm

The correct spelling is sperm. The reproductive cell or gamete of the male; a spermatozoon.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The reproductive cell or gamete of the male; a spermatozoon.
  2. 2.Semen; the generative substance of male animals.
  3. 3.Sperm oil; whale oil from a sperm whale; spermaceti.

verb

  1. 1.To ejaculate.
  2. 2.To ejaculate on or into.

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