ˈaˌzīm noun
also azym -zə̇m
( -s )
Etymology: Late Latin azyma, from Latin, neuter plural of azymus unleavened, from Greek azymos, from a- a- (II) + -zymos (from zymē leaven); probably akin to Latin jus broth — more at juice
: unleavened bread:
a. : such bread eaten by the Jews at the Passover
b. : such bread consecrated by Christians of the Western church in celebrating the Eucharist