Definition

The first milk produced by a mammal after giving birth, which is rich in nutrients and antibodies.

Example

The mother cow produced foremilk before the regular milk started flowing.

Conversation

Did you know that foremilk is different from hindmilk in breastfeeding?

Really? I had no idea there were two types of milk.

Yeah, foremilk is the milk that comes first and is more watery.

That's interesting! I should read more about breastfeeding.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Foremilk** → The word is formed from "fore-" (meaning before) and "milk" (from Old English *meolc*, meaning a white liquid produced by mammals). The term "foremilk" refers to the milk that is produced and released at the beginning of a breastfeeding session, hence the milk that comes before the main flow.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fore-' meaning 'before' and 'milk' as the liquid produced by mammals. This helps you remember that 'foremilk' is the milk that comes before the main flow during breastfeeding.

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