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blaand

nounfood

acidic watery liquid after churning

The acidic, watery liquid remaining after milk has been curdled or churned (whey).

Example in use

Gie the pigs the blaand.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/BLAHND/

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Origin & context

old norsecurrentneutral

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