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    milk
    /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 exploittake advantage ofcash in onimpose on

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMILK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Milk is the white liquid produced by cows, goats, sheep, and other animals, or by some plants. It can be used as a drink, for making butter, cheese, etc., or as food for young animals.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MilkMilk - Wikipedia

    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] . Milk contains many nutrients, including calcium and protein, as well as lactose and saturated fat. [2] .

  5. www.britannica.com › topic › milkMilk | Definition, Types, Processing, & Nutritional Value

    6 days ago · Milk is essentially an emulsion of fat and protein in water, along with dissolved sugar (carbohydrate), minerals, and vitamins. These constituents are present in the milk of all mammals, though their proportions differ from one species to another and within species. (See Table.)

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  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › milkMilk Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word milk, from a fluid secreted by female mammals to a food product resembling cow's milk. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related articles.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › milkMILK Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Milk is a white liquid produced by female mammals for their young, or a similar substance from plants or animals. Learn about the different kinds of milk, how to use them, and their origin and history.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMILK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of milk as a noun and a verb, and how to pronounce it in British and American English. Find out the different types of milk, such as cow's milk, coconut milk, and almond milk, and how to use them in sentences.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › milkMilk - definition of milk by The Free Dictionary

    Milk is a white liquid produced by the mammary glands of female mammals for feeding their young. It can also refer to other liquids that resemble milk, such as coconut milk or soymilk. See different meanings, synonyms, and usage of the word milk.