Milk
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Milk ( noun )
- An opaque white fluid rich in fat and protein, secreted by female mammals for the nourishment of their young.
- The liquid secreted by cows, goats, and certain other animals, used as food by humans, either as a drink or as an ingredient in various dishes.
- A white liquid produced by certain plants, used as a substitute for animal milk.
- The juice or sap of certain plants, or a solution containing a dissolved substance.
Origin:
Old english meoluc, of germanic origin; related to dutch melk and german milch.
Examples:
- I poured myself a glass of cold milk.
- He drinks a lot of milk because it's good for his bones.
- The recipe calls for a cup of milk.
- She used almond milk in her coffee instead of regular milk.
- The milk of human kindness.
(As a verb)
Milk ( verb )
- An opaque white fluid rich in fat and protein, secreted by female mammals for the nourishment of their young.
- The liquid secreted by cows, goats, and certain other animals, used as food by humans, either as a drink or as an ingredient in various dishes.
- A white liquid produced by certain plants, used as a substitute for animal milk.
- The juice or sap of certain plants, or a solution containing a dissolved substance.
Origin:
Old english meoluc, of germanic origin; related to dutch melk and german milch.
Examples:
- I poured myself a glass of cold milk.
- He drinks a lot of milk because it's good for his bones.
- The recipe calls for a cup of milk.
- She used almond milk in her coffee instead of regular milk.
- The milk of human kindness.