Curd (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A coagulated liquid resembling milk curd; "bean curd"; "lemon curd".

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

• After adding the vinegar, the mixture quickly formed a soft and wobbly curd.
• She was a big fan of silky bean curd in her favorite vegetable stir-fry.
• Lemon curd is her go-to filling for homemade cakes and tarts.
• Silk tofu is essentially unflavored and soft bean curd with a high water content.
• The tangy lemon curd perfectly complemented the sweetness of the shortbread cookies.

Hypernyms

• Food Product

Hyponyms

• Tofu

Meaning ²

Coagulated milk; used to make cheese; "Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet eating some curds and whey".

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

• The process of cheese production begins with the formation of curd from coagulated milk.
• She carefully separated the curd from the whey before proceeding to make the feta cheese.
• After adding rennet to the milk, it started to form a firm curd that she could mold into shape.
• The traditional recipe called for fresh curd and cream to create a rich dessert topping.
• The creamy texture of the curd made for a delicious accompaniment to the sweet jam and crackers.