n.
Pronunciation: ' k ī (- ə )l
Function: noun
Etymology: Late Latin chylus, from Greek chylos juice, chyle; akin to Greek chein to pour ― more at FOUND
Date: 1541
: lymph that is milky from emulsified fats, characteristically present in the lacteals, and most apparent during intestinal absorption of fats
– chy · lous \ ' k ī -l ə s \ adjective