yolk
n. C / Un. the yellow part in the middle of an egg. It provides food for a baby bird before it hatches.
n. the yellow, nutrient-rich internal portion of an egg, which serves as the primary food source for a developing embryo.
She carefully separated the egg yolk from the white.
The recipe calls for three large yolks to give the custard its rich, yellow color and smooth texture.
While the white consists primarily of water and protein, the yolk contains the majority of the egg's fats, vitamins, and minerals, making it the most calorie-dense component.
From Middle English yolke, yelke, ȝolke, ȝelke, from Old English ġeolca, ġeoloca, ġioleca (“the yellow part, yolk”), from ġeolu (“yellow”).
Countable when referring to individual units from eggs; uncountable when referring to the substance as a food ingredient.
the yoke of the eggthe yolk of the eggLearners often confuse 'yolk' with 'yoke', which refers to a wooden beam used for oxen or a symbol of oppression.