ZWIEBACK


Meaning of ZWIEBACK in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈswē-ˌbak, ˈswī-, ˈzwē-, ˈzwī-, -ˌbäk ]

noun

Etymology: German, literally, twice baked, from zwie- twice (from Old High German zwi- ) + backen to bake, from Old High German bahhan — more at twi- , bake

Date: 1863

: a usually sweetened bread enriched with eggs that is baked and then sliced and toasted until dry and crisp

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