curdle
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B2
🇺🇸
/ˈkɜrdl/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɜːdl/
thicken and separate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'curdle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'curdelen,' where 'curd' meant 'to coagulate or thicken.'
Historical Evolution
'curdelen' transformed into the modern English word 'curdle.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to coagulate or thicken,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to cause a liquid, especially milk, to thicken and separate into curds and whey.
The milk began to curdle after being left out in the sun.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35