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zwieback

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zwieback
[zwī′bak, zwē′-]
Etymology: Ger, zwie, twice, backen, to bake
a sweetened bread that is enriched with eggs and baked, then sliced and toasted until dry and crisp. It is used as a snack food for children, especially teething infants, or an early food given during convalescence.


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