yolk

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.
2. (countable, uncountable) The grease in a sheep's fleece; lanolin.

Verb

To produce yolk.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/jəʊk/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: yolke

Inherited from Old English: ġeolca

In summary

From Middle English yolke, yelke, ȝolke, ȝelke, from Old English ġeolca, ġeoloca, ġioleca (“the yellow part, yolk”), from ġeolu (“yellow”).

Synonyms

egg yolk

vitellus

yellow

yelk

yolk of an egg

saffron

egg

🥚

lemon curd

crocus