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leavens
noun(leav-en)
a substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid; especially : sourdough
leavens
noun(leav-en)
a material (such as baking powder) used to produce a gas that lightens dough or batter
leavens
noun(leav-en)
something that modifies or lightens
leavens
verb(leav-en)
to raise something, such as bread) with a leaven
leavens
verb(leav-en)
to mingle or permeate with some modifying, alleviating, or vivifying element; especially : lighten

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