LEAVEN


Meaning of LEAVEN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' le-v ə n

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English levain, from Anglo-French levein, from Vulgar Latin *levamen, from Latin levare to raise ― more at LEVER

Date: 14th century

1 a : a substance (as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid especially : SOURDOUGH b : a material (as baking powder) used to produce a gas that lightens dough or batter

2 : something that modifies or lightens

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