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milky

[mil-kee] / ˈmɪl ki /


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Near the Lincoln Memorial, the water is milky green.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

The pollution episode near Aberlour left the water a milky white colour and smelling of turpentine.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

From coffee infused with yuzu to milky mango topped with matcha mousse, these are our favorite picks for over-the-top drinks that taste just as good as they look.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

Ricotta has that beautiful, milky richness to it with that grainy texture, which is very reminiscent of Rasmalai.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2025

In the dim light, the milky foam of mucus in their eyes was thick.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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