yolk
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.
Origin of yolk
1- Also yoke.
Other words from yolk
- yolked, adjective
- yolkless, adjective
- yolky, adjective
Words that may be confused with yolk
- yoke, yolk
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How to use yolk in a sentence
“You whisked in, hard, some egg white and then poured it, bit by bit, onto the yolks in a bowl,” Brazier later recalled.
That means butter, avocados, unheated olive oil, anything made of coconuts, and even egg yolks.
Five Ways to Recover Faster From Your Thanksgiving Binge | Dave Asprey | November 28, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIn a large bowl, whisk the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy, then stir in the egg yolks.
Meat should be reach at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit throughout, and egg yolks should be cooked until solid.
As the spaghetti cooks, whisk the egg yolks, salt and pepper in a large glass bowl.
But, my dear, if we create a demand for cake like that which requires only the whites of eggs, what shall we do with the yolks?
Those Dale Girls | Frank Weston CarruthSift the whole through a fine cloth and add the yolks of a hundred poached eggs.
Add four hard-boiled yolks of eggs, and pour gravy all over, cover with puff paste, and bake for one hour and a quarter.
Dressed Game and Poultry la Mode | Harriet A. de SalisTake three or four eggs, a pint of new milk, a couple of handfuls of flour, three yolks.
Dressed Game and Poultry la Mode | Harriet A. de SalisPass through hair sieve and add the yolks of four eggs whipped to a stiff froth; put it into a mould and bake in a quick oven.
Dressed Game and Poultry la Mode | Harriet A. de Salis
British Dictionary definitions for yolk
/ (jəʊk) /
the substance in an animal ovum consisting of protein and fat that nourishes the developing embryo: Related adjective: vitelline
a greasy substance secreted by the skin of a sheep and present in the fleece
Origin of yolk
1Derived forms of yolk
- yolkless, adjective
- yolky, adjective
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Scientific definitions for yolk
[ yōk ]
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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