1. The sperm-containing fluid of a male fish; soft roe.
Usage: Usually used in plural form.; Ichthyology/fishing term.
2. The reproductive gland (testis) of a male fish.
Usage: Technical/biological usage.; Usually used in plural form.

Examples

• The fishmonger carefully removed the milts from the salmon before filleting it.
• Milts are prized in some cuisines as a delicacy.
• The male fish releases milts during spawning season.
• Chefs in Japan and Scandinavia often prepare milts as a specialty dish.
• The quality of the milts affects the reproductive success of the fish population.