What is the yellow part of an egg called?

Why is the white part of the egg called egg whites but the yellow is called yolk not egg yellows?

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    Egg whites are often separated and used for cooking (for glairs, meringues, soufflés, and some omelettes), hence it derives its name: when egg white is beaten or cooked it turns white. Have a fantastic day!

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"Yolk" in fact means "yellow". From the Old English word, "geolca", which stems from "geolu", meaning, "yellow". !

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