Definitions for curdle

curdle cur·dle

Spelling: [kur-dl]
IPA: /ˈkɜr dl/

Curdle is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 104 anagrams from letters in curdle (cdelru).

Definitions for curdle

Idioms

  1. curdle the / one's blood, to fill a person with horror or fear; terrify:

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to change into curd; coagulate; congeal.
  2. to spoil; turn sour.
  3. to go wrong; turn bad or fail:

Origin of curdle

First recorded in 1580-90; curd + -le

Examples for curdle

Put it into a teapot and pour it into the juice, holding the teapot up very high, that it may froth and curdle the better.

Then add the yolks of the eggs; let them thicken in the sauce, but be careful not to curdle them.

And though topical humor tends to be transitory, a really bad gag can take on a life of its own and curdle a political career.

Cream is liable to curdle, and turn to butter, if beaten in too warm a temperature.

Care must be taken to remove the pie as soon as done, otherwise it will curdle.

Stir again over the fire to cook the eggs, but take care they do not curdle.

No matter what the subject, he came up with a sound bite that could curdle milk.

Set it on a gentle fire, and stir it that it may not curdle.

Stir until the mixture thickens, being careful it does not curdle.

Do not let it actually boil, as that will cause the blood to curdle.

Word Value for curdle
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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