First Known Use: 15th century
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1curd
noun \ˈkərd\
: a thick substance that forms when milk becomes sour and that is used to make cheese
Full Definition of CURD
1
: the thick casein-rich part of coagulated milk
2
: something suggesting the curd of milk
— curdy \ˈkər-dē\ adjective
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Origin of CURD
Middle English crud; probably akin to Old English crūdan to press — more at crowd
2curd
verb
CURDY Defined for Kids
curd
noun \ˈkərd\
Definition of CURD for Kids
: the thickened or solid part of milk that separates from the whey after milk sours and is used to make cheese
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curd
noun \ˈkərd\
Medical Definition of CURD
: the thick casein-rich part of coagulated milk
—curdy \-ē\ adjective
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