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yolk

[yohk, yohlk] / yoʊk, yoʊlk /
NOUN
egg yolk
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STRONG


NOUN
inner core
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This work introduces a new framework for understanding cell division in large, yolk rich embryos and could apply to many egg laying species.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

Under the proposal, other labels like, "egg yolk", "egg white" and "escalope" would be restricted to products that contain meat.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

Every bite is a mash-up of textures and flavors — rich, tangy, savory, with a touch of runny yolk magic, which doubles as the “sauce” here.

From Salon • Sep. 16, 2025

Eventually, membrane or no, there will be some gas exchange, causing the egg white to become more watery and leak into the yolk, ultimately breaking the yolk.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2025

It looked like an egg whose yolk had been broken and stirred just once.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver