yolk
noun
the yellow and principal substance of an egg, as distinguished from the white.
yolky
-
a word derived from
yolk.
Example Sentences
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For creamy, yolky dishes: fold it into cheesy potatoes, swipe it into horseradish aioli alongside fries, or whisk it into a horseradish–ranch dressing for a steak salad.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2025
With its boxy facade painted a rich, yolky yellow set off by cobalt shutters, the Favres’ two-story cabanon is on a steep slope that rises above the port.
From New York Times ● Mar. 20, 2024
Turmeric adds a yolky hue, while tamari and tahini add layers of savory flavor.
From Salon ● Jan. 7, 2023
In “Seawall,” Diebenkorn unleashed the full force of a bright, drenching green, setting it against a fluctuating but still pure blue and harmonizing both with a small strip of yolky yellow.
From Washington Post
The tulips are black plum, emulsion white, and yolky gold.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
