HyperDic: sourdough

English > 2 senses of the word sourdough:
NOUNsubstancesourdougha leaven of dough in which fermentation is active
person sourdougha settler or prospector (especially in western United States or northwest Canada and Alaska)
English > sourdough: 2 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningA leaven of dough in which fermentation is active; used by pioneers for making bread.
Broaderleaven, leaveningA substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid / liquid
Spanishmasa madre
Catalanllevat mare
English > sourdough: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA settler or prospector (especially in western United States or northwest Canada and Alaska).
RegionWest, western United StatesThe region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River
Broaderprospectorsomeone who explores an area for mineral deposits
settler, colonistA person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
Spanishcolono

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