curd
UK: kɜːd | US: kɜːrd
n. a soft, white substance formed when milk coagulates, used to make cheese.
vt. to cause (milk) to separate into curds and whey.
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The word "curd" traces back to Old English crudan, meaning "to press" or "to drive," reflecting the process of coagulating milk by pressing or separating it. Over time, it evolved to specifically denote the thickened part of milk used in cheesemaking. The simplicity of the word aligns with its ancient Germanic roots, retaining a compact form without prefix/root/suffix divisions.
She stirred the milk until it began to form curds.
Lemon juice can be used to curd milk for homemade cheese.
The recipe requires fresh curd for the best texture.
He strained the curds from the whey using a cheesecloth.
Yogurt is made by fermenting milk without separating the curds.