yolk

noun

\ˈyōk,

ˈyelk(in cultivated speech especially Southern US) also ˈyōlk, ˈyȯlk, ˈyälk, ˈyəlk\

variants: or less commonly yoke \ˈyōk

Definition of yolk

1a : 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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yolked \ˈyōkt,

ˈyelkt, (in cultivated speech, especially Southern US) also ˈyōlkt, ˈyȯlkt, ˈyälkt, ˈyəlkt \ adjective

yolky \ˈyō-kē,

ˈyel-(in cultivated speech, especially Southern US) also ˈyōl-, ˈyȯl-, ˈyäl-, ˈyəl- \ adjective

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Whisk egg yolks with sugar, then add flour and whisk until smooth. — Bethany Jean Clement, The Seattle Times, "How to make the best banana cream pie ever," 4 Dec. 2018 In a food processor, combine the egg yolks, lemon juice, and garlic and process until well blended. — Michaela Bechler, Vogue, "Be Ambitious This Thanksgiving: 3 Bold Recipes From One of L.A.’s Most Talked About Restaurants," 2 Nov. 2018 Focus on the Omega-3 foods: salmon, walnuts, flaxseed, egg yolks, etc. — Adam Hurly, GQ, "How to Fix Your Dehydrated Skin," 3 July 2018 Move the Bureau of Labor Statistics into the Department of Commerce and yolk it to the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis, which are already within the Commerce Department. — Insider Staff Report, Science | AAAS, "Trump’s plan to reshuffle government strikes familiar notes," 21 June 2018 Scatter on sausage mix. Slice into 4 wedges, one yolk per slice. — Leah Eskin, charlotteobserver, "Random fridge treasures achieve craveworthy breakfast pizza | Charlotte Observer," 16 Jan. 2018 Plus, betcha didn't know that more than half of the fat in egg yolks comes from heart healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids. — Marygrace Taylor, Woman's Day, "These 10 Foods Are Cheaper and Healthier Than Pricey 'Superfoods'," 24 Nov. 2014 In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks until blended, then slowly whisk in flour mixture. — Gabriella Gershenson, WSJ, "Is Boston Cream Pie the World’s Most Delicious...Cake?," 9 Nov. 2018 Whisk together egg yolks, freshly grated Parmesan, and salt and pepper in large bowl. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Linguine Carbonara," 9 Oct. 2018

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