What does yolk mean?
Yolk means The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young..
Yolk
/jəʊk/ · noun
Meaning
The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young..
Definitions by Sense
- The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.
- The grease in a sheep's fleece; lanolin.
- To produce yolk.
Example Sentences
To make meringue, you have to separate the white from the yolk.
Wool-growers appear to entertain different opinions in regard to the effect which yolk has on the value of the fleece. Some seem to suppose that the aggregate amount which they receive for their wool is increased from the greater weight which it possesses by being charged with this substance[…]
This is surprising in that these females were yolking up their clutch of eggs
Synonyms for yolk
Antonyms for yolk
Related Words
Word Forms
- yolks
- yelk
- yolking
- yolked
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for yolk?
Common synonyms include egg yolk, ovoplasma, vitellus.
What is the opposite of yolk?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use yolk in a sentence?
To make meringue, you have to separate the white from the yolk.
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