The milk
Example: The milk is cold in the refrigerator
Definition
"The milk" refers to the white liquid produced by mammals, commonly consumed as a nutritious beverage or used in cooking. It is often stored refrigerated to keep it fresh and prevent spoilage, as in the example phrase, 'The milk is cold in the refrigerator.'
Etymology
The word "milk" comes from the Old English 'meoluc' or 'milc,' which traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*meluks,' and ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root '*h₂melg-,' meaning 'to wipe' or 'to rub off,' referencing the milking of animals. Did you know that the word has been in use for thousands of years, reflecting the importance of milk as a staple food?
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"The milk" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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