Curds Meaning in English
word · lemma: curd
ˈkɝdz
KURDZ
kˈɜːdz
KURDZ
Definition
Curds are the soft, white, lumpy parts of milk that form when milk turns sour or when it is mixed with something acidic. They are often used to make cheese and other dairy foods.
Usage & Nuances
"Curds" is usually used in the plural. Common phrases: "curds and whey" (nursery rhyme). In cooking, "curds" are mostly associated with cheese-making and dairy recipes. Not to be confused with "cured" (preserved meat).
Spanish: cuajada - requesónPortuguese (BR): coalhadaPortuguese (PT): coalhadaChinese (Simplified): 凝乳Chinese (Traditional): 凝乳Hindi: दही की मलाई - दही के टुकड़ेArabic: خثارة الحليبBengali: ছানা - দুধের জমাট অংশRussian: творог - сгустки (молока)Japanese: カード（乳の凝固物） - 凝乳Vietnamese: sữa đông - váng sữaKorean: 응유 - 커드Turkish: lor - peynir altı suyu - süt kesiğiUrdu: پھٹکڑی (دودھ کے دانے) - دہی کے دانےIndonesian: dadih - ampas susu - dadih susu
Example Sentences
The milk turned into curds when lemon juice was added.
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Cheese is made from curds.
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She ate fresh curds for breakfast.
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Have you ever tried cottage cheese? It's basically just curds.
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Mom loves to make desserts using sweetened curds.
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When milk spoils, don't throw it out—you can still make curds at home!
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