curd

1 of 2

noun

1
: the thick casein-rich part of coagulated milk
2
: something suggesting the curd of milk
curdy adjective

curd

2 of 2

verb

curded; curding; curds

Examples of curd in a Sentence

Noun The curds have separated from the whey. The curd has separated from the whey.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Cheese curds by definition, the best cheese curd is a fresh curd right out of the vat. Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2023 Stirring constantly and adding a touch of water at the end controls the egg proteins so that some form delicate curds while the rest thicken to a saucy consistency. Andrea Geary, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023 Top your low-fat curds with sliced fruit or a sprinkle of cinnamon—skip the sugar or sweetened jams—for a tasty treat. Kaitlyn Phoenix, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2023 The shop also makes specialty sundaes, shakes and malts, and has a food menu with burgers, sandwiches, cheese curds, soup and more. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2023 Add lemon or lime curd to the filling for a refreshing spring snack. 12 Honey-Carrot Cake with Mascarpone Cream View Recipe If carrot cake is always a hit at Easter, put a fresh spin on the favorite with this dessert. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2023 Stir the eggs in the bowl to cut up the curds a bit, then return them to the pan. The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023 Also, taking the time to watch, wait and remain in the kitchen while waiting for the curd to break gave me the space to actually fiddle with the functionality of my stove. Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2023 Hefner's grill menu includes burgers, sandwiches, chicken strips, mozzarella sticks, cheese curds and more. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2023 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English crud, curd (usually in plural cruddes, croddes, curddys) "coagulated milk, any thickened substance, dregs, lees," probably noun derivative of crudden, curdden "to curdle or make curdle (of milk), coagulate, congeal" — more at crud entry 2Though sparsely attested in Middle English, the metathesized variant curd is now standard in reference to a milk product, with crud, crood, etc., dialectal or regional in the British Isles (compare crowdie). An offshoot of British crud is North American crud entry 1.

Verb

Middle English curdden, metathetic variant of crudden — more at crud entry 2

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of curd was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Curd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curd. Accessed 21 Sep. 2023.

Kids Definition

curd

noun
ˈkərd
1
: the thickened or solid part of sour or partly digested milk compare whey
2
: something resembling the curd of milk
curdy
adjective

Medical Definition

curd

noun
: the thick casein-rich part of coagulated milk
curdy adjective

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