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pumpernickel

/ˈpʌmpərnɪkəl/ noun · British & US
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What does pumpernickel mean?

noun

A type of dense, dark German bread made from rye flour, often coarse in texture and slightly sour in taste. Pumpernickel is traditionally baked for a long time to give it a distinctive flavor and texture.

Example

"The deli served a thick slice of pumpernickel bread with the pastrami sandwich."

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