spermatofoor

Dutch

Etymology

First attested in the Winkler Prins of 1912, vol. XIV. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌspɛr.maː.toːˈfoːr/
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  • Hyphenation: sper‧ma‧to‧foor
  • Rhymes: -oːr

Noun

spermatofoor m (plural spermatoforen)

  1. spermatophore
    • 1913 March 18, "Nederlandsche Natuurhistorische Vereeniging Afdeeling Arnhem", in Arnhemsche Courant, evening edition, second part, issue 8191, page 1.
      Dit brengt de spermatoforen over op de onderlip yan het wijfje, óf in een paar kuiltjes in haar wangen, òf stopt dien arm in de mantelholte van het wijfje en laat den arm dan los.
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    Synonyms: zaadkapsel, zaadpatroon
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