milk

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[mɛlk] English

Definitions

A white liquid produced by the mammary glands of female mammals to nourish their young. From certain animals, especially cows, it is also called dairy milk and is a common food for humans as a beverage or used to produce various dairy products such as butter, cheese, and yogurt.
A white (or whitish) liquid obtained from a vegetable source such as almonds, coconuts, oats, rice, and/or soy beans. Also called non-dairy milk.
An individual serving of milk.“Table three ordered three milks. (Formally: The guests at table three ordered three glasses of milk.)”
An individual portion of milk, such as found in a creamer, for tea and coffee.“I take my tea with two milk(s) and two sugar.”

To express milk from (a mammal, especially a cow).“The farmer milked his cows.”
To draw (milk) from the breasts or udder.“to milk wholesome milk from healthy cows”
To express any liquid (from any creature).
To make excessive use of (a particular point in speech or writing, a source of funds, etc.); to exploit; to take advantage of (something).“When the audience began laughing, the comedian milked the joke for more laughs.”