Definition

1. Noun:
   • The seminal fluid of male fish: "Milt" refers specifically to the sperm-containing fluid produced by male fish for reproduction.
   • The sperm-filled reproductive gland of a male fish: "Milt" can also refer to the gland or organ itself that produces and contains this fluid, often described as having a soft, creamy texture.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Seminal Fluid):

  • The biologist collected the milt from the salmon to fertilize the eggs artificially.
  • Milt and roe are essential for the reproduction of many fish species.

• Noun (Reproductive Gland):

  • The fishmonger removed the milt from the male herring before filleting it.
  • In some cuisines, the milt of certain fish is considered a delicacy.

Advanced Usage

• "To milk the milt": This phrase is used in aquaculture and fisheries to describe the process of manually expressing the milt from a male fish for artificial fertilization.
  • The technician gently milked the milt from the trout into a sterile container.

Variants and Related Words

• Soft roe: A culinary term sometimes used interchangeably with "milt" to refer to the edible sperm sacs of male fish.
  • The menu featured cod with a sauce made from its soft roe.

Synonyms

• Fish sperm: The most direct synonym, referring specifically to the reproductive cells.
• Semen (of fish): A biological term for the reproductive fluid, though more commonly used for mammals.

Related Phrases

• Milt and roe: A common pairing referring to the male (milt) and female (roe) reproductive products in fish.
  • The dish was garnished with both milt and roe from the same species of fish.

Noun

1. seminal fluid produced by male fish
2. fish sperm or sperm-filled reproductive gland; having a creamy texture