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yolk

[yohk, yohlk] / joʊk, joʊlk /
NOUN
egg yolk
Synonyms
STRONG


NOUN
inner core
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Antonyms


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A fried egg is also great if you’re not a fan of a runny yolk.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

Down the hall, ceramic eggs cover the walls while a giant yolk rests atop a mattress, turning a hospital bed into a commentary on fragility and birth.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2026

Once ladled into low bowls, each serving got a single glossy egg yolk and a small drift of fresh lemon zest.

From Salon May 12, 2026

The possible answers were plain flour, salted butter, egg yolk and double cream.

From BBC Apr. 26, 2026

He squirmed now as he scooped up some egg yolk.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Bake until the whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your liking.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

Crack a few eggs on top, cover, and cook until the whites are set and the yolks are however you like them.

From Salon May 22, 2026

In my recipe, I haven’t used as many egg yolks as they do at the restaurant because I don’t want you to be burdened with leftover egg whites.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 27, 2026

Whisked egg yolks and sugar get spooned on top, like a frothy, golden ambrosia.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 17, 2026

He carefully scraped a spot of blood from one of the egg yolks.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck



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