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pumpernickel
noun
pum·per·nick·el
ˈpəm-pər-ˌni-kəl
: a dark coarse sourdough bread made of unbolted rye flour
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This is less troubling than the green, because a black bagel is only a few shades removed from pumpernickel, whereas a green bagel is a few shades removed from the ooze that gives adolescent turtles sentience.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 14 June 2024
Healthier options include whole wheat, sourdough, spelt, rye, and pumpernickel.
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
Generous, soft, beautifully enticing cloudy light aromas of cherries, pumpernickel bread, black currants, black berries and a country lane in spring.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
At Terrace, there’s also a lot of choice, including pumpernickel everything and garlic bagels and a sprawling selection of schmears displayed in a gleaming glass case.
—Devra Ferst, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
German, from pumpern to break wind + Nickel goblin; from its reputed indigestibility
First Known Use
1738, in the meaning defined above
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“Pumpernickel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pumpernickel. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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pumpernickel
noun
pum·per·nick·el
ˈpəm-pər-ˌnik-əl
: a dark coarse somewhat sour rye bread
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