Definition of milky

milkyadjective

sữa

/ˈmɪlki//ˈmɪlki/

The word "milky" originates from the Old English word "milc," meaning "milk." It's easy to see why it was applied to the Milky Way: the faint band of light across the night sky resembles spilled milk. The term "milky" first appeared in English around the 13th century, used to describe anything resembling milk in color or texture. The term "Milky Way" for our galaxy has been around since ancient times, with various cultures having their own myths and explanations for the celestial band.

namespace

made of milk; containing a lot of milk

làm từ sữa; chứa nhiều sữa

Example:
  • a hot milky drink

    một ly sữa nóng

  • milky tea/coffee

    trà/cà phê sữa

like milk

thích sữa

Example:
  • milky (= not clear) blue eyes

    mắt xanh màu sữa (= không trong)

  • milky (= white) skin

    da trắng sữa (= trắng)

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