curd / kurd are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇
curd: (noun) a coagulated liquid resembling milk curd. (noun) coagulated milk; used to make cheese.
kurd: (noun) a member of a largely pastoral Islamic people who live in Kurdistan; the largest ethnic group without their own state.
curd: k·ER·d
kurd: k·ER·d
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