curd

noun
UK: /kɜːd/
US: /kɜːrd/

  1. A soft, white substance formed when milk sours, used as food.

    1. I added some curd to the dish to make it creamy and rich.
    2. The cheesemaker carefully separated the curd from the whey to begin the process.

  2. The thick, soft part of milk that forms when it turns sour, used to make cheese.

    1. She enjoys eating curd with honey for a simple dessert sometimes.
    2. Experimenting with different temperatures is key to getting the right curd consistency.

Synonyms

coagulate clot set thicken
curd verb

  1. To turn or spoil into a curdled state; to cause to thicken or congeal.

    1. The hot sauce may curd the cream if you add it too soon.
    2. Lemon juice can curd milk if not added carefully in some recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "curd" in English means: A soft, white substance formed when milk sours, used as food., The thick, soft part of milk that forms when it turns sour, used to make cheese..

The phonetic transcription of "curd" is /kɜːd/ in British English and /kɜːrd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "curd": coagulate, clot, set, thicken.

Example usage of "curd": "I added some curd to the dish to make it creamy and rich.". More examples on the page.