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sourdough
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sourdough
(noun)
sourdough
/
ˈ
sawɚˌdoʊ/
noun
sourdough
/
ˈ
sawɚˌdoʊ/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of SOURDOUGH
[
noncount
]
:
a type of dough that is allowed to ferment before it is baked and that has a slightly sour taste
sourdough
bread
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