whey

whey

noun \ˈhwā, ˈwā\

Definition of WHEY

: the watery part of milk that is separated from the coagulable part or curd especially in the process of making cheese and that is rich in lactose, minerals, and vitamins and contains lactalbumin and traces of fat

— whey·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective

Examples of WHEY

1. The curd has separated from the whey.

Origin of WHEY

Middle English, from Old English hwæg; akin to Middle Dutch wey whey

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with WHEY

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