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yogurt

Syllabification: (yo·gurt)
Pronunciation: /ˈyōgərt/
(also yoghurt or yoghourt)
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Definition of yogurt

noun

  • a semisolid sourish food prepared from milk fermented by added bacteria, often sweetened and flavored.

Origin:

early 17th century: from Turkish yoǧurt

Yogurt can also be spelled yoghurt or yoghourt: all three are correct.

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