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Zwieback (SWEE-back)

First Known Use
1863
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A usually sweetened, egg-enriched bread that is baked, sliced, and toasted a second time until dry and crisp.

Example: She served zwieback with tea, its dry, crisp slices holding their crunch after the second baking.

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