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(-in, -ēn)

adjective

of or having to do with the egg yolk
yellow like an egg yolk

Origin: ME vitellyn < L vitellus: see vitellus

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adjective

Of, relating to, or associated with the yolk of an egg.
Having the yellow hue of an egg yolk; dull yellow.

noun

The yolk of an egg.

Origin:

Origin: vitell(us)

Origin: + -ine¹

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