curd

Meanings

• noun

  A dairy product made by coagulating milk and separating the liquid whey. It is often thickened by heating and may be eaten plain or used as an ingredient.

  - "Curd is a popular ingredient in Indian cuisine."
  - "My grandmother used to make homemade curd for us every morning."

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Pronunciation

1. /kɜː(ɹ)d/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with curd
herd , bird , nerd

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Variants

List of all variants of curd that leads to same result
curd , curdier , curdiest , curds , curdy , curded , curding , bean curd , bean curds , lemon curd , lemon curds , tofu , tofus

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Etymology

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The word 'curd' comes from the Old English word 'cyrde', meaning 'to churn'.

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Trivia

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1. Curd was once used as a medicine in ancient India.

2. Curd is rich in calcium, protein, and probiotics.

3. Curd can be used as a face mask for skin care.

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Related Concepts

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1. Yogurt: Curd is a type of yogurt, but not all yogurts are curd. Curd is specifically a coagulated milk product, while yogurt can refer to any fermented milk product.

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Culture

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Curd has a significant cultural importance in various parts of the world, particularly in India where it is known as 'dahi'. It is used extensively in Indian cuisine, often as a side dish or an ingredient in various dishes like raita, lassi, and chutneys.

How to Memorize "curd"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bowl of thick, white curd. Imagine its creamy texture and the way it sets when left to stand.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'curd' with 'dahi' or 'yogurt'. Remember that curd is a type of yogurt that is thicker and more coagulated.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Curd is a Coagulated Dairy Product' to remember the meaning of the word.

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