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- [yohk, yohlk]
- /yoʊk, yoʊlk/
- /jˈəʊki/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [yohk, yohlk]
- /yoʊk, yoʊlk/
Definitions of yolky word
- noun yolky the yellow and principal substance of an egg, as distinguished from the white. 1
- noun yolky Embryology. the part of the contents of the egg of an animal that enters directly into the formation of the embryo, together with any material that nourishes the embryo during its formation. 1
- noun yolky the essential part; the inner core. 1
- noun yolky a natural grease exuded from the skin of sheep. 1
- noun yolky Of, pertaining to, or having the characteristics of yolk. 1
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Origin of yolky
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English yolke, yelke, Old English geoloca, derivative of geolu yellow
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Parts of speech for Yolky
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
yolky popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Top questions with yolky
- how to make yolky eggs?