variants
or less commonly yoke
1
a
: the yellow spheroidal mass of stored food that forms the inner portion of the egg of a bird or reptile and is surrounded by the white see egg illustration
b
archaic
: the whole contents of an animal ovum consisting of a protoplasmic formative portion and an inert nutritive portion
c
: material stored in an animal ovum that supplies food to the developing embryo and consists chiefly of proteins, lecithin, and cholesterol
2
[akin to Middle Dutch ieke yolk (of wool), Old English ēowu ewe]
: oily material in unprocessed sheep wool consisting of wool fat, suint, and debris
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That signature rich, creamy consistency, thanks to its high volume of egg yolks, is always worth bragging about.
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Staff Author, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
Liquid egg whites are a convenient and healthy option for those who wish to avoid egg yolks.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2025
In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, butter, vanilla, salt and the egg yolk.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
This often results in overcooked yolks or undercooked whites when conventional methods are used.
—Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
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Staff Author, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
Liquid egg whites are a convenient and healthy option for those who wish to avoid egg yolks.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2025
In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, butter, vanilla, salt and the egg yolk.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
This often results in overcooked yolks or undercooked whites when conventional methods are used.
—Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
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yolk
noun
ˈyōk 
ˈyelk,
also ˈyōlk
1
: the yellow inner mass of stored food in the egg of a bird or reptile
2
: the material stored in an animal ovum that supplies food material to the developing embryo
Medical Definition
yolk
noun
: material stored in an ovum that supplies food to the developing embryo and consists chiefly of proteins, lecithin, and cholesterol
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