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Sourdough Definition & Meaning

sourdough
noun
  1. a leaven of dough in which fermentation is active; used by pioneers for making bread
  2. a settler or prospector (especially in western United States or northwest Canada and Alaska)

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  • "burger king sourdough"
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Frequently asked questions

What does sourdough mean?
a leaven of dough in which fermentation is active; used by pioneers for making bread a settler or prospector (especially in western United States or northwest Canada and Alaska)
What part of speech is sourdough?
Sourdough is a noun.
How many definitions does sourdough have?
Sourdough has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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