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vitellum — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • yolk noun The yellow, round part of an egg, surrounded by the egg white, that provides nutrients to a developing embryo.

Senses

vitellum is used for these senses in English:

  • yolk The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.

Related Latin words