An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Biology: To inject → semen into the reproductive tract a female animal or plant by artificial means.

Etymology (EN): From L. inseminatus, p.p. of inseminare “to sow, implant,” from → in- + → semen “seed.”

Etymology (PE): daršosaridan, from dar-, → in-, + šosar, → semen, + -idan suffix of infinitives.