Yolk
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /jəʊk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Yolk is a noun meaning The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.
Meaning
The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.
More Meanings
- 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.
This is surprising in that these females were yolking up their clutch of eggs
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[…]
Word Forms
- yolks
- yolking
- yolked
Synonyms for yolk
Depending on context, synonyms include vitellus.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include endogenous, amber, yellowish, yellow, fry, bag.
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