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Ylemnounin cosmology, the original matter that, according to the big bang theory, existed before the formation of the chemical elementsverified
Yo-Yonouna toy consisting of a spool that is reeled up and down on a string by motions of the handverified
Yoganouna system of exercises, focusing on breathing techniques, originally practiced as part of the Hindu religion, to promote control of the body and mindverified
Yolknounnutritive material of an ovum stored for the nutrition of an embryo (especially the yellow mass of a bird or reptile egg)verified
Yolk SacnounMWEmembranous structure that functions as the circulatory system in mammalian embryos until the heart becomes functionalverified
Yorkshire PuddingnounMWElight puffy bread made of a puff batter and traditionally baked in the pan with roast beefverified
Youth CrusadenounMWEpolitical, religious, social reform movement or agitation consisting chiefly of young peopleverified
Youth HostelnounMWEinexpensive supervised lodging for travelers, particularly students and young peopleverified
Youth MovementnounMWEpolitical or religious or social reform movement or agitation consisting chiefly of young peopleverified
Yuccanounany of several evergreen plants of the genus Yucca, typically characterized by tall, stout stems and a terminal cluster of white flowersverified