milk
milk Lexical Profile
milk Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The white fluid produced by cows, goats, or sheep, commonly processed and consumed by humans as a beverage or used in cooking and dairy production.
"She poured a splash of cold milk into her morning coffee before starting her workday."
An opaque white fluid rich in fat and protein, secreted by female mammals for the nourishment of their young.
"The newborn calf eagerly drank the nutrient-rich milk from its mother."
A white or creamy liquid extracted from plants, nuts, or seeds, used as a dairy substitute or culinary ingredient.
"The recipe requires a cup of coconut milk to create the rich, creamy base for the curry sauce."
• verb
To draw milk from an animal (such as a cow, goat, or sheep), typically by hand or using a machine.
"The farmer wakes up before dawn every morning to milk the herd of dairy cows."
To exploit a person, situation, or resource to the fullest extent for personal gain or advantage.
"The unscrupulous executive managed to milk the failing company for millions before it finally went bankrupt."
To extract venom from a snake or other venomous animal, typically for the production of antivenom.
"The herpetologist carefully held the cobra behind its head to milk its fangs into a glass vial."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'meolc', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'melk' and German 'Milch', from an Indo-European root meaning 'to stroke or wipe', referencing the act of milking.
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