curdable
|curd-a-ble|
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/ˈkɜːrdəbl/
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/ˈkɜːdəbl/
(curd)
coagulated milk
Etymology
Etymology Information
'curdable' originates from the word 'curd', which comes from Middle English 'curd', derived from Old English 'crudan', meaning 'to press'.
Historical Evolution
'curd' changed from the Old English word 'crudan' and eventually became the modern English word 'curd'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to press or coagulate', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a substance formed from milk'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being curdled or turned into curd.
The milk is curdable when left out in the heat.
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Last updated: 2025/06/26 12:41