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yolk

noun

The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.

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Word length
4
Starts with
Y
Ends with
K
Contains
OL
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/jəʊk/ /joʊk/

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noun

  1. The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.

  2. The grease in a sheep's fleece.

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