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leaven

Leaven (noun) means any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.

noun
1
Any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.
2
Anything that induces change, especially a corrupting or vitiating change.
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What is the meaning of leaven?

"leaven" (noun) means any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.

What are the different meanings of leaven?

"leaven" has 2 main meanings: 1. Any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods; 2. Anything that induces change, especially a corrupting or vitiating change.

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