milkier; milkiest
1
: resembling milk in color or consistency
3
a
: consisting of, containing, or abounding in milk
b
: yielding milk
specifically
: having the characteristics of a good milk producer
milkiness
noun
Examples of milky in a Sentence
cheese with a light milky taste
eyes covered by a milky glaze
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It’s described as a California Cream Ale, but the style is largely European and offers a milky mouthfeel with a touch of vanilla.
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Nora Heston Tarte, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
The namesake salad features the bright colors of the Italian flag, with soft and milky mozzarella cheese, vibrant red tomatoes and fresh, vivid green sweet basil.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 9 May 2024
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Nora Heston Tarte, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
The namesake salad features the bright colors of the Italian flag, with soft and milky mozzarella cheese, vibrant red tomatoes and fresh, vivid green sweet basil.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 9 May 2024
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milky
adjective
milkier; milkiest
1
: resembling milk especially in color
2
: consisting of or containing milk
milkiness
noun
Medical Definition
milky
adjective
milkier; milkiest
1
: resembling milk in color or consistency
milky secretion
2
: consisting of, containing, or abounding in milk
milkiness
noun
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