aftermilk
|af-ter-milk|
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🇺🇸
/ˈæftərˌmɪlk/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːftəˌmɪlk/
milk left after cream extraction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aftermilk' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'æftermilc', where 'æfter' meant 'after' and 'milc' meant 'milk'.
Historical Evolution
'æftermilc' transformed into the Middle English word 'aftermilk', and eventually became the modern English word 'aftermilk'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'milk left after cream extraction', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the milk that remains after the cream has been removed, often used in cooking or baking.
The recipe called for aftermilk to make the bread softer.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/26 18:06