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yolk
[ yohk, yohlk ]
noun
- the yellow and principal substance of an egg, as distinguished from the white.
- Embryology. the part of the contents of the egg of an animal that enters directly into the formation of the embryo, together with any material that nourishes the embryo during its formation.
- the essential part; the inner core.
- a natural grease exuded from the skin of sheep.
yolk
/ əʊ /
noun
- the substance in an animal ovum consisting of protein and fat that nourishes the developing embryo vitelline
- a greasy substance secreted by the skin of a sheep and present in the fleece
yolk
- The yellow internal part of the egg of a bird or reptile. The yolk is surrounded by the albumen and supplies food to the developing young.
Derived Forms
- ˈDZ, adjective
- ˈDZ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- yolked adjective
- DZl adjective
- DZy adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of yolk1
Example Sentences
Tinned trout is also delicious mixed in with scrambled eggs or combined with egg yolks when making a filling for deviled eggs.
We made mayonnaise with nothing more than egg yolk, oil, garlic, lemon and salt—and the result was astonishing.
The richness of the egg yolk and oil provides the fat, while vinegar or lemon adds the acidity and just a touch of salt rounds everything out.
“They all look dry, healthy and full of energy. As they jostle around for positioning, the newest one will have plenty of food still from its yolk for a few days.”
Spent smoke bombs, smears of egg yolk and a dusting of white fire extinguisher powder had all been removed from the benches and tables after the mayhem of the previous day.
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