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- Dictionarymilk/mɪlk/
noun
- 1. an opaque white fluid rich in fat and protein, secreted by female mammals for the nourishment of their young: "a healthy mother will produce enough milk for her baby"
verb
- 1. draw milk from (a cow or other animal), either by hand or mechanically: "two hours later he was up again to milk the cows"
- 2. exploit or defraud by taking small amounts of money over a period of time: "executives milked the health plan's funds for their personal use" Similar
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Jun 21, 2024 · milk, liquid secreted by the mammary glands of female mammals to nourish their young for a period beginning immediately after birth. The milk of domesticated animals is also an important food source for humans, either as a fresh fluid or processed into a number of dairy products such as butter and cheese.
MILK definition: 1. the white liquid produced by cows, goats, and sheep and used by humans as a drink or for making…. Learn more.
: a fluid secreted by the mammary glands of females for the nourishment of their young. b (1) : milk from an animal and especially a cow used as food by people. (2) : a food product produced from seeds or fruit that resembles and is used similarly to cow's milk. vegan milk. dairy-free milks. see also almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, soy milk. 2
Milk is a white liquid food produced by the mammary glands of mammals. It is the primary source of nutrition for young mammals (including breastfed human infants) before they are able to digest solid food. [1] . Immune factors and immune-modulating components in milk contribute to milk immunity.
A white liquid produced by the mammary glands of female mammals for feeding their young beginning immediately after birth. Milk is an emulsion of proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and sugars, especially lactose, in water. The proteins in milk contain all the essential amino acids.
Milk is the white liquid produced by cows, goats, and some other animals, which people drink and use to make butter, cheese, and yoghurt. He popped out to buy a pint of milk. ...basic foods such as meat, bread and milk.
Definition of milk noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a whitish, potable liquid made of ground nuts, legumes, seeds, or grain blended with water and often a sweetener, used especially as a substitute for dairy milk, its main ingredient as specified: nut milks; almond milk; oat milk; rice milk.
a white liquid produced by women and other female animals, such as cows, for feeding their babies: a carton of milk. a milk bottle. breast milk. See also. skimmed milk. Fewer examples. She can't eat dairy products, such as milk and cheese. He was drinking a glass of milk. I went to the shop to buy some milk. There's milk in the fridge.
n. 1. an opaque white or bluish-white liquid secreted by the mammary glands of female mammals, serving for the nourishment of their young. 2. this liquid as secreted by cows, goats, or certain other animals and used by humans for food or to make butter, cheese, yogurt, etc.
