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curdle

Syllabification: (cur·dle)
Pronunciation: /ˈkərdl/

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Definition of curdle

verb

  • separate or cause to separate into curds or lumps: [no object]:take care not to let the soup boil or it will curdle [with object]:making cheese by curdling milk

Phrases

make one's blood curdle

fill one with horror.

Derivatives

curdler

Pronunciation: /ˈkərdlər, ˈkərdl-ər/

noun

Origin:

late 16th century: frequentative of obsolete curd 'congeal'

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