"spermism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From sperm + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sperm|ism}} sperm + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} spermism (uncountable)
  1. The belief, held by spermists, that the male sperm holds the whole germ of the future animal. Tags: uncountable
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