spermatium

noun sper·ma·ti·um \(ˌ)spər-ˈmā-sh(ē-)əm\

plural -tia \-sh(ē-)ə\

Definition of SPERMATIUM

: a nonmotile male gamete of a red alga; also : a nonmotile cell functioning as a male gamete in certain fungi and lichens

— sper·ma·tial \-sh(ē-)əl\ adjective

New Latin, from Greek spermation, diminutive of spermat-, sperma

First Known Use: 1856

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