Synonyms:
yolk, vitellus
Meaning: nutritive material of an ovum stored for the nutrition of an embryo (especially the yellow mass of a bird or reptile egg)
Synonyms:
egg_yolk, yolk
Meaning: the yellow spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the albumen
Usage examples
Stir in the yolk of an egg.
Soak a cupful of bread-crumbs in milk, squeeze dry, add two tablespoonfuls of butter, the yolk of an egg, and pepper, salt, thyme, and lemon-juice to season.
Brush them with the well-beaten yolk of an egg, sprinkle with fine bread crumbs, and fry in butter to a light brown. Serve with green peas in the center of the dish.