Yolk

/jəʊk/ noun

The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.

What it means

  1. (noun) The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.
  2. (noun) The grease in a sheep's fleece.

Letter analysis

  • Yolk contains 4 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 4 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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Common questions

What does Yolk mean?

The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.

How many letters are in Yolk?

Yolk has 4 letters.

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