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yolk

[yohk, yohlk]

noun

  1. the yellow and principal substance of an egg, as distinguished from the white.

  2. 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.

  3. the essential part; the inner core.

  4. a natural grease exuded from the skin of sheep.



yolk

/ əʊ /

noun

  1. the substance in an animal ovum consisting of protein and fat that nourishes the developing embryo

  2. a greasy substance secreted by the skin of a sheep and present in the fleece

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

yolk

  1. 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.

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • yolked adjective
  • yolkless adjective
  • yolky adjective
  • ˈDZ adjective
  • ˈDZ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of yolk1

before 1000; Middle English yolke, yelke, Old English geoloca, derivative of geolu yellow
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of yolk1

Old English geoloca, from geolu yellow
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“You don’t have to mess with removing the yolks, mixing them with mayo and mustard and then piping it back into the egg white.”

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It gives me the most control, and that matters when you’re coaxing egg yolks into something glossy and stable.

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Miceli fought yolk with lead, allegedly firing two shots at the boys’ SUV, one of which struck the panel above the front passenger side wheel, according to the D.A.’s Office.

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Tinned trout is also delicious mixed in with scrambled eggs or combined with egg yolks when making a filling for deviled eggs.

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We made mayonnaise with nothing more than egg yolk, oil, garlic, lemon and salt—and the result was astonishing.

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