yolk-free
|yolk-free|
B2
🇺🇸
/joʊk friː/
🇬🇧
/jəʊk friː/
without yolk
Etymology
Etymology Information
'yolk-free' originates from the combination of 'yolk,' referring to the yellow part of an egg, and 'free,' meaning without or lacking.
Historical Evolution
'yolk' comes from Old English 'geolca,' meaning the yellow part of an egg, and 'free' from Old English 'freo,' meaning not in bondage or without.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'yolk-free' simply meant without yolk, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/23 07:17