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Yolk: meaning, definitions and examples

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yolk

 

[ joสŠk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food item

Yolk is the yellow part of an egg that is surrounded by the egg white. It is rich in nutrients and serves as the primary source of food for the developing embryo in fertilized eggs. In culinary terms, yolk is used in a variety of dishes, including pastries, sauces, and custards.

Synonyms

egg yolk, ova

Examples of usage

  • She separated the yolk from the egg white.
  • The recipe calls for three egg yolks.
  • He enjoys eating soft-boiled eggs with runny yolks.
  • Yolk adds richness to the cake batter.

Translations

Translations of the word "yolk" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gema

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคกเฅ‡ เค•เคพ เคชเฅ€เคฒเคพ เคญเคพเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eigelb

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuning telur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะพะฒั‚ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผรณล‚tko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅต้ป„ (ใ‚‰ใ‚“ใŠใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jaune d'ล“uf

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ yema

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yumurta sarฤฑsฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ธ๋ฅธ์ž (norunja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูุงุฑ ุงู„ุจูŠุถ (safar albayd)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพloutek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพฤบtok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่›‹้ป„ (dร n huรกng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rumenjak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eggjarauรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั€ั‹ (sary)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜ (q'vavili)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yumurta sarฤฑsฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ yema

Word origin

The word 'yolk' comes from the Old English term 'geolca', which translates directly to 'yellow'. The term has Germanic roots, being related to the Dutch word 'dooier' and the German 'Dotter'. Historically, the function of the yolk has been crucial in the reproductive biology of birds and reptiles, acting as a food source for the developing embryo. As culinary use evolved, the yolk became prized for its texture and flavor, leading to its incorporation into various cultural cuisines. In modern cooking, egg yolks are valued not only for their nutritional content but also for their emulsifying properties, making them essential in dishes like mayonnaise and hollandaise sauce. The understanding and appreciation of egg yolks have transcended linguistic and cultural barriers, making them a staple ingredient in many kitchens around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,665, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.