milk
|milk|
/mɪlk/
white liquid
Etymology
'milk' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'milc,' where 'melcan' meant 'to milk.'
'milc' transformed into the Middle English word 'milke,' and eventually became the modern English word 'milk.'
Initially, it meant 'to extract milk,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of both the liquid and the action of extracting it.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a white liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals, used as food by humans.
She poured milk into her cereal.
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Verb 1
to extract milk from a cow or other animal.
He milks the cows every morning.
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Verb 2
to exploit or take advantage of a situation or resource.
She milked the opportunity for all it was worth.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35