milchig/ˈmɪlxɪk/EtymologyFrom Yiddish מילכיק (milkhik) with the spelling influenced by German, or else borrowed directly from German milchig (“milky”). Doublet of milky.milchig means Dairy, containing anything derived from milk. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.adjDairy, containing anything derived from milk.Designated for use with dairy products or having been contaminated by dairy products.nounFood containing anything derived from milk.