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yogurt

/ˈjɒɡ.ət/

[/ˈjɒɡ.ət/]

fermented milk food

Intermediatenoun

Definition

Yogurt is a thick, slightly sour food made from milk that has been fermented.

Example

For breakfast she stirred fresh berries and a little honey into a bowl of plain yogurt.

For breakfast she stirred fresh berries and a little honey into a bowl of plain yogurt.

Etymology

From Turkish 'yogurt', from a verb meaning to thicken or curdle.

How & Where It’s Used

A healthy fermented food eaten worldwide, plain or flavored.

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