-kē, -kiˌ stressed ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: yolk + -y
1. : relating to, resembling, or containing yolk
2.
[probably alteration of (assumed) Middle English yoky, from Old English ēowocig, from (assumed) Old English ēowoca yolk (of wool) + Old English -ig -y — more at yolk ]
: full of yolk : greasy — used of unwashed wool