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English word origin

Etymology of curd

From Middle English curd, a metathetic variant of crud, crudde (“coagulated substance”). Doublet of crud.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

To form curd; to curdle. · To cause to coagulate or thicken; to cause to congeal; to curdle.

noun

The part of milk that coagulates when it sours or is treated with enzymes; used to make cottage cheese, dahi, etc. · Dahi. · A solid piece of coagulated scrambled egg. · The edible flower head of certain brassicaceous plants.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Middle English curd, a metathetic variant of crud, crudde (“coagulated substance”). Doublet of crud.

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  • Inherited-form mentioncurdenm
  • Doublet mentioncruden
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