Definition

Relating to or made from milk or dairy products.

Example

The recipe calls for milchig ingredients, so we need to use dairy products.

Conversation

Have you tried that new café downtown?

Not yet, but I heard they have a really good milchig menu.

Yeah, I love places that serve milchig dishes, especially the desserts.

Same here! We should go together and try it out.

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Root Explanation

The word 'milchig' comes from Yiddish 'milchik', which is derived from the Hebrew 'chalav' (meaning milk). It refers to foods that are dairy or contain milk.

Memory Tip

Think of the Hebrew word for milk, 'chalav', to remember that 'milchig' refers to dairy foods.

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