zwieback
zwieback Lexical Profile
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• noun
A sweetened bread that is baked, sliced, and then baked a second time until exceptionally crisp and dry, often given to infants who are teething.
"The pediatrician recommended giving the teething toddler a piece of zwieback to safely chew on and soothe his gums."
A type of toasted bread product originating from Central Europe, commonly used as a long-lasting pantry staple or crushed as a base for desserts.
"She crushed a handful of zwieback to create a sturdy, sweet crust for the traditional cheesecake."
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed into English in the late 19th century from German 'Zwieback', literally meaning 'twice baked' (from 'zwie-' meaning twice, and 'backen' meaning to bake), mirroring the exact etymological formation of the word 'biscuit'.
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