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1curd

noun \ˈkərd\

Definition of CURD

1
: the thick casein-rich part of coagulated milk
2
: something suggesting the curd of milk
— curdy \ˈkər-dē\ adjective
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Examples of CURD

  1. The curds have separated from the whey.
  2. The curd has separated from the whey.

Origin of CURD

Middle English crud; probably akin to Old English crūdan to press — more at crowd
First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with CURD

bird, Bird, burred, furred, gird, Heard, herd, nerd, spurred, surd, third, urd, word

2curd

verb

Definition of CURD

: coagulate, curdle

First Known Use of CURD

15th century

curd

noun \ˈkərd\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of CURD

: the thick casein-rich part of coagulated milk
—curdy \-ē\ adjective

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