Yolk Definition

yōk
yolks
noun
yolks
The protein and fat stored in the ovum, that serves as nourishment for the growing embryo.
Webster's New World
The yellow, principal substance of an egg, as distinguished from the albumen, or white.
Webster's New World
Webster's New World
A greasy substance found in unprocessed sheep's wool, which is refined to make lanolin.
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Other Word Forms of Yolk

Noun

Singular:
yolk
Plural:
yolks

Origin of Yolk

  • Middle English yolke from Old English geolca from geolu yellow yellow

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old English Ä¡eolca, from Ä¡eolu (“yellow").

    From Wiktionary

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