Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for MILK
MILK, n. [Sax. melce; G. milch; D. melk; Sw. miölka; Dan. mælker; Russ. mleko; or moloko; Bohemian, mliko; Ir. meilg. See the verb.]
- A white fluid or liquor, secreted by certain glands in female animals, and drawn from the breasts for the nourishment of their young.
- The white juice of certain plants.
- Emulsion made by bruising seeds. Bacon.
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