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“Curd” or “Kurd”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

curd k·ER·d

  • nouna coagulated liquid resembling milk curd.
  • nouncoagulated milk; used to make cheese.

kurd k·ER·d

  • nouna member of a largely pastoral Islamic people who live in Kurdistan; the largest ethnic group without their own state.
Usage

Examples in context

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“curd”

  • …often called varškės spurgos - curd doughnuts.Šakotis (also called raguotis) -…
  • Food historians estimate that the curd cheese was known for 4-6…
  • …that the Lithuanian version uses curd as a basis.
  • …important role in Lithuanian cuisine; curd cheese (similar to cottage cheese)…
  • Tofu (豆腐): Soybean curd
  • Lithuanian curd snacks called sūreliai are popular
  • Traditional Lithuanian curd cheese has a Protected Geographical…
  • This is called "washing the curd", and creates a sweeter cheese,…
  • …crepes filled with minced meat, curd with cinnamon, or minced sauteed

“kurd”

  • …as Aitzaz Ahsan, Ali Ahmad Kurd, and Raza Rabbani, were the…

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