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yogurt
noun yo·gurt \ˈyō-gərt\
: a food that is made when bacteria is added to milk and that is often flavored and chilled
Full Definition of YOGURT
: a fermented slightly acid often flavored semisolid food made of milk and milk solids to which cultures of two bacteria (Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus) have been added
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Variants of YOGURT
yo·gurt also yo·ghurt \ˈyō-gərt\
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Origin of YOGURT
Turkish yoğurt
First Known Use: 1625
YOGURT Defined for Kids
yogurt
noun yo·gurt \ˈyō-gərt\
Definition of YOGURT for Kids
: a thick soft food that is made of milk soured by the addition of bacteria and that is often flavored and sweetened
Medical Dictionary
yogurt
noun yo·gurt
Medical Definition of YOGURT
: a fermented slightly acid often flavored semisolid food made of milk and milk solids to which cultures of bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus (L. bulgarius) and Streptococcus (S. thermophilus) have been added
Variants of YOGURT
yo·gurt also yo·ghurt \ˈyō-gərt\
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