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- milk mushroom/mɪlk ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/An edible fungus, the common name for Lactarius deliciosus, known for exuding a milky latex when cut and prized for its flavour.nounLow
- milk of almonds/ˈmɪlk əv ˈɑː.məndz/A liquid preparation made by blending ground almonds with water, then straining; a creamy, white, dairy-free liquid resembling milk in appearance and culinary function.nounLow
- milk of magnesia/ˌmɪlk əv mæɡˈniːʒə/A white, opaque, milky liquid containing magnesium hydroxide in suspension, used as an antacid and mild laxative.nounC1
- milk powder/ˈmɪlk ˌpaʊ.dər/A manufactured dairy product made by evaporating milk to dryness, used as a shelf-stable substitute for liquid milk.nounB1
- milk pudding/ˈmɪlk ˌpʊd.ɪŋ/A sweet dessert made by cooking milk with a thickening agent such as rice, tapioca, semolina, or cornflour, often flavoured with sugar and vanilla.nounLow
- milk punch/ˈmɪlk ˌpʌntʃ/A type of alcoholic beverage, specifically a clarified cocktail made by combining milk with spirits, sugar, and flavorings, which curdles the milk; the solids are then filtered out, leaving a clear, smooth drink.nounC2
- milk round/ˈmɪlk ˌraʊnd/A regular delivery of fresh milk to homes, typically early in the morning.nounB2
- milk run/ˈmɪlk ˌrʌn/A regular journey that is routine, uneventful, and often covers multiple stops.nounC1
- milk shake/ˈmɪlk ˌʃeɪk/A cold, frothy drink made by blending milk with flavorings such as ice cream, fruit syrup, or flavored powder.nounHigh
- milk sickness/ˈmɪlk ˌsɪknəs/A disease, historically fatal, caused by consuming milk or meat from cattle that have eaten the white snakeroot plant, which contains the toxin tremetol.nounC2
- milk snake/ˈmɪlk ˌsneɪk/A non-venomous colubrid snake (Lampropeltis triangulum) found in North and Central America.nounC2
- milk stout/mɪlk staʊt/A dark, sweet type of beer containing lactose (milk sugar) for added sweetness and body.nounC1
- milk sugar/ˈmɪlk ˌʃʊɡ.ə/The naturally occurring disaccharide sugar (lactose) found in the milk of mammals.nounLow-frequency
- milk thistle/ˌmɪlk ˈθɪs.l̩/A tall thistle plant (Silybum marianum) with spiny leaves and purple flowers, traditionally used as a medicinal herb.nounC1
- milk toast/ˈmɪlk təʊst/A simple dish of toasted bread served in warm milk, typically with butter, sugar, or seasoning.nounLow (for the dish); Low-Mid (for the derogatory term)
- milk tooth/ˈmɪlk ˌtuːθ/A temporary tooth in young mammals, especially humans, that falls out during childhood to be replaced by a permanent tooth.nounB2
- milk train/ˈmɪlk ˌtreɪn/A train that runs very early in the morning, historically used to transport milk from rural areas to cities.nounRare
- milk vetch/ˈmɪlk ˌvɛtʃ/A plant of the genus Astragalus, typically with small, pea-like flowers and compound leaves, often found in dry or rocky habitats.nounC2/Technical
- milker/ˈmɪlkə/A person who milks animals, especially cows, or a machine used for milking.nounLow
- milkfish/ˈmɪlkfɪʃ/A silver-colored tropical marine fish (Chanos chanos) widely cultivated for food, especially in Southeast Asia.nounLow
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