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pumpernickel

[ puhm-per-nik-uhl ]

noun

  1. a coarse, dark, slightly sour bread made of unbolted rye.


pumpernickel

/ ˈpʌmpəˌnɪkəl /

noun

  1. a slightly sour black bread, originating in Germany, made of coarse rye flour
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pumpernickel1

First recorded in 1750–60; from German Pumpernickel, originally a contemptuous name for anyone considered disagreeable, equivalent to pumper(n) “to break wind” + Nickel, diminutive or pet name of Nikolaus “Nicholas” ( nickel ); presumably applied to the bread from its effect on the digestive system
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pumpernickel1

C18: from German, of uncertain origin
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Example Sentences

However, there are no rules: If you want, you can use sourdough, pumpernickel, whole grain, etc.

One of my favorite creations is to have it on a piece of pumpernickel bread, topped with thinly sliced cucumbers and toasted until piping hot.

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Toss in some chopped apples and golden raisins, sandwich in between rye or pumpernickel bread with a copious amount of crisp lettuce and you'll be stunned by its outrageous flavor.

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“And I said, ‘Do you know the etymology of the word ‘pumpernickel?’

Bagel snobs will be pleased that this Montlake bakery does pumpernickel, which some readers have complained that local bagel shops don’t offer enough of.

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