HyperDic: yolk

English > 2 senses of the word yolk:
NOUNfoodyolk, egg yolkthe yellow spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the albumen
animalyolk, vitellusnutritive material of an ovum stored for the nutrition of an embryo (especially the yellow mass of a bird or reptile egg)
yolk > pronunciation
Soundsyow'k
Rhymesartichoke ... yoke: 36 rhymes with owk...
English > yolk: 2 senses > noun 1, food
MeaningThe yellow spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the albumen.
Synonymegg yolk
Part ofegg, eggsoval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
Broaderingredient, fixingsFood that is a component of a mixture / mixture in cooking
Spanishyema de huevo, yema
Catalanrovell d'ou, rovell
English > yolk: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
Meaningnutritive material of an ovum stored for the nutrition of an embryo (especially the yellow mass of a bird or reptile egg).
Synonymvitellus
Part ofegganimal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes
Broaderfood, nutrientAny substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
Spanishyema
Catalanrovell

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