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curd
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
curd
(noun)
bean curd
(noun)
lemon curd
(noun)
curd
/
ˈ
kɚd/
noun
plural
curds
curd
/
ˈ
kɚd/
noun
plural
curds
Britannica Dictionary definition of CURD
:
a thick substance that forms when milk becomes sour and that is used to make cheese
[
plural
]
The
curds
have separated from the whey.
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The
curd
has separated from the whey.
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bean curd
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lemon curd
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