Definitions

1. noun

The central and usually yellow part of an egg, surrounding the germinal disc and containing most of the egg’s nutrient-rich substances.

“The yolk of the egg was perfectly round and yellow.”

2. noun

The central part of something, especially a seed or a fruit, containing the germ and nourishment.

“The yolk of the seedling is where the plant will grow from.”

3. verb

To remove the yolk from an egg, typically by passing it through a fine-mesh sieve or by using a tool to separate the yolk from the white.

“She yolks the egg for her omelette.”