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tervaskanto — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • sourdough noun Bread made using a fermented dough starter instead of commercial yeast, giving it a tangy flavor.

Senses

tervaskanto is used for these senses in English:

  • sourdough (countable, slang) An old-timer, especially in Alaska. [from 1898]

sourdough — full definition

  1. noun Bread made using a fermented dough starter instead of commercial yeast, giving it a tangy flavor.
  2. noun An experienced old-timer in Alaska or the Yukon, especially one who has lived through a full year there.

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