whey

Middle English

/ʍɛi̯/, /wɛi̯/

noun
Definitions
  • The leftovers from milk curdled during cheesemaking; whey.
  • (rare) The result of strained almond milk.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English hwǣġ inherited from *hwai (whey).

Origin

*hwai

Gloss

whey

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