A pleasant surprise
About 15 minutes ago, the idea hit me that the word "seminal" looks a lot like the potential word "semenal." I was going to post to suggest that any great thing that involves sex in any way be referred to "as a semenal work in the field." I took the time to look up the definition of seminal beforehand and found this:
1. pertaining to, containing, or consisting of semen.
2. Botany. of or pertaining to seed.
3. having possibilities of future development.
4. highly original and influencing the development of future events: a seminal artist; seminal ideas.
As you can see, the definition already includes semen or seed. Such a cool word. I will never be able to hear "seminal" and not giggle. So no need on the pun. Just say "seminal," for it *does* the job quite sufficiently.
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