colostrum

noun

co·​los·​trum kə-ˈlä-strəm How to pronounce colostrum (audio)
: milk secreted for a few days after childbirth and characterized by high protein and antibody content
colostral adjective

Examples of colostrum in a Sentence

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The colostrum is turned into a loose powder, designed to be mixed and ingested with water or your favorite liquid. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025 Lastly, a question I always get asked is whether colostrum really works for hair growth. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025 Cowboy Colostrum currently has its signature colostrum powder in chocolate (its newest iteration), vanilla and unflavored, all $69. Emily Burns, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025 Get the full benefits of colostrum without the hassle of powders. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for colostrum

Word History

Etymology

Latin, beestings

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of colostrum was in 1577

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“Colostrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colostrum. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

colostrum

noun
co·​los·​trum kə-ˈläs-trəm How to pronounce colostrum (audio)
: milk secreted for a few days after giving birth and having a high protein and antibody content

Medical Definition

colostrum

noun
co·​los·​trum kə-ˈläs-trəm How to pronounce colostrum (audio)
: milk secreted for a few days after childbirth and characterized by high protein and antibody content
colostral adjective

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