yoghurt

/ˈjoʊɡərt/

Definitions

1. noun

a semi-solid food made from milk that has been fermented by bacteria, typically eaten as a snack or used as an ingredient in cooking.

“She added a dollop of yoghurt to her fruit salad.”

2. verb

to ferment milk to produce yoghurt.

“The process of yoghurt-making involves heating the milk and then cooling it to allow it to set.”

3. noun

a person from or in the region of ancient Turkic tribes, particularly the Göktürks.

“The yoghurt were known for their skilled horsemanship.”

Synonyms

  • curd
  • dairy

Antonyms

  • buttermilk