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Definition of milky

milky

/ˈmɪl.ki/
milk · y
Adverb:milkily
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1

Having a pale, opaque white color or cloudy appearance resembling milk.

Example

"The morning fog gave the distant hills a soft, milky glow."

2

Containing a large amount of milk, or made predominantly with milk.

Example

"She always starts her morning with a warm cup of milky tea."

3

Secreting or yielding a white, milk-like fluid or sap (especially of plants or unripe grains).

Example

"Be careful when pruning figs and dandelions, as their stems release a sticky, milky sap."

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• Rhymes for milky

• Nearby Words

milkshake
milksnake
milkweed
milky
mill
milla
millaa millaa

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English milki, from Old English milcig, derived from the noun milk plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Milky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/milky
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