dough
dough Lexical Profile
dough Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A thick, malleable mixture of flour or meal and a liquid (such as water or milk), often incorporating yeast or fat, that is baked to make bread, pastry, or cookies.
"She kneaded the bread dough on a floured surface until it was perfectly smooth and elastic."
Money or financial resources.
"He took on an extra shift at the restaurant to earn some extra dough for his upcoming vacation."
Word Nuance & Usage
In culinary contexts, 'dough' is strictly distinguished from 'batter' by its consistency; dough is thick and firm enough to be kneaded or rolled by hand, whereas batter is thin enough to pour or drop from a spoon.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'dāg', of Germanic origin. It is related to Dutch 'deeg' and German 'Teig', tracing back to an Indo-European root meaning 'to smear or knead'.
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