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   milk

   /mɪlk/

   noun

   • 1. an opaque white fluid rich in fat and protein, secreted by female mammals for the nourishment of their young: "a healthy mother will produce enough milk for her baby"
   • ▪ the milk from cows (or goats or sheep) as consumed by humans: "a glass of milk"
   • ▪ the white juice of certain plants: "coconut milk"
   • ▪ a creamy-textured liquid with a particular ingredient or use: "cleansing milk"

   verb

   • 1. draw milk from (a cow or other animal), either by hand or mechanically: "two hours later he was up again to milk the cows"
   • ▪ (of an animal, especially a cow) produce milk: "the breed does seem to milk better in harder conditions"
   • ▪ extract sap, venom, or other substances from: "scientists have found a new way of producing an anti-clotting agent—by milking a leech" Similar draw offsiphonbleedpump offtapdrainextractwithdraw
   • 2. exploit or defraud by taking small amounts of money over a period of time: "executives milked the health plan's funds for their personal use" Similar exploittake advantage ofcash in onimpose onbleedsuck dryfleecesqueezewringblackmail
   • ▪ get all possible advantage from (a situation): "the newspapers were milking the story for every possible drop of drama"
   • ▪ elicit a favourable reaction from (an audience) and prolong it: "he milked the crowd for every last drop of applause"

   Word Origin Old Englishmilc, milcian, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch melk and German Milch, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin mulgere and Greek amelgein ‘to milk’.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word milk, from a fluid secreted by female mammals to a food product resembling cow's milk. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related articles.

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   Learn the meaning of milk as a noun and a verb in English, with synonyms, idioms, and pronunciation. Find out how to use milk in different contexts, such as animal products, plant-based alternatives, and getting money or information.

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   Milk is a white liquid food produced by the mammary glands of mammals. It is the primary source of nutrition for young mammals (including breastfed human infants) before they are able to digest solid food. [1] . Immune factors and immune-modulating components in milk contribute to milk immunity.

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   A white liquid produced by the mammary glands of female mammals for feeding their young beginning immediately after birth. Milk is an emulsion of proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and sugars, especially lactose, in water. The proteins in milk contain all the essential amino acids.

6. www.britannica.com › topic › milkMilk | Definition, Types, Processing, & Nutritional Value

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   Jun 21, 2024 · Milk is a liquid secreted by female mammals to nourish their young, and also a food source for humans. Learn about the composition, types, processing, and nutritional value of milk from various species, and how to pasteurize and homogenize it.

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8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmilk noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word milk, a white liquid produced by animals or plants. Find out the difference between milk and breast milk, and explore related idioms and expressions.