Curd

Pronunciation: /kɜrd/

Definitions of curd

noun a substance formed when milk sours, used in cheese-making

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat yogurt with fruit curd.

A2 She spread the lemon curd on her toast.

B1 The recipe called for curd cheese as an ingredient.

B2 The baker used curd to make the filling for the pastries.

C1 The artisanal dairy farm produces a variety of curds for sale.

C2 The chef's signature dish featured a delicate curd sauce.

Examples of curd in a Sentence

formal The chef used curd as a key ingredient in the dessert recipe.

informal I love mixing curd with fruits for a healthy snack.

slang Hey, can you pass me the curd for my toast?

figurative The curd of wisdom is knowing when to speak and when to listen.

Grammatical Forms of curd

• past tense: curded
• plural: curds
• comparative: curdier
• superlative: curdiest
• present tense: curds
• future tense: will curd
• perfect tense: have curded
• continuous tense: is curding
• singular: curd
• positive degree: curd
• infinitive: to curd
• gerund: curding
• participle: curded

Origin and Evolution of curd

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'curd' originated from the Old English word 'crud' which meant any coagulated substance such as milk or blood.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'curd' became specifically associated with coagulated milk solids in cheese making, distinct from other coagulated substances.