v. e·jac·u·lat·ed, e·jac·u·lat·ing, e·jac·u·lates v.tr. 1. To eject or discharge abruptly, especially to discharge (semen) in orgasm. 2. To utter suddenly and passionately; exclaim. v.intr. To eject a body fluid, especially semen. n. (ĭ-jăkyə-lĭt) The fluid discharged in an ejaculation, especially semen. [Latin ēiaculārī, ēiaculāt- : ē-, ex-, ex- + iaculārī, to throw (from iaculum, dart; see yē- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots).] e·jacu·la′tor n. |
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