Sourdough

/ˈsaʊəˌdəʊ/ noun adjective

A type of bread dough leavened with yeast and lactobacilli that produce acids giving a sour taste.

Definition

  1. (noun) A type of bread dough leavened with yeast and lactobacilli that produce acids giving a sour taste.
  2. (noun) An old-timer, especially in Alaska.
  3. (noun) A permanent resident of the territory. Someone who has lived in the Yukon during all four seasons.
  4. (adjective) Made from sourdough.

Word stats

  • Sourdough contains 9 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 14.

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What does Sourdough mean?

A type of bread dough leavened with yeast and lactobacilli that produce acids giving a sour taste.

How many letters are in Sourdough?

Sourdough has 9 letters.

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