What is the meaning of whey?

noun

  • The serum or watery part of milk that is separated from the curd in making cheese.
  • Watery part of milk produced when raw milk sours and coagulates.
    • usage: "Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet eating some curds and whey"
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