loose-yolk eggs
nounUK /luːs jəʊk ɛɡz/
US /luːs joʊk ɛɡz/
Eggs whose yellow middle is soft and runny, not hard.
I like loose-yolk eggs with toast for breakfast.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Eggs cooked so the yolk stays soft and flows when broken.
The chef served loose-yolk eggs on top of the rice.
3. A way to describe eggs that are not fully cooked in the middle.
She asked for loose-yolk eggs because she dislikes dry yolks.
4. Eggs with a yolk that is still liquid rather than firm.
These loose-yolk eggs are perfect for dipping bread.