zwieback
The origin and history of zwieback.
Etymology
Comes from German Zwieback, made up of zwie- ("twi-, two-") and backen ("to bake"), so literally "twice-baked". It is a calque of Italian biscotto, though not to be confused with that word.
The origin and history of zwieback.
Comes from German Zwieback, made up of zwie- ("twi-, two-") and backen ("to bake"), so literally "twice-baked". It is a calque of Italian biscotto, though not to be confused with that word.
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