whey

Pronunciation

• enPR: hwā or wā, IPA ^(key): /ʍeɪ/ or /weɪ/

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• Homophones: way, weigh, wey

Noun

Singular whey

Plural wheys

1. (uncountable) Whey is the remaining liquid after milk has been curdled and strained in the process of making cheese.

Related words

• buttermilk
• curd
• milk
• yogurt