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leaven[1,noun] leaven[2,verb]

Main Entry: ¹leav·en
Pronunciation: lev-n
Function: noun
1 a : a substance (as yeast) used to produce a gaseous fermentation (as in dough) b : a material (as baking powder) used to produce a gas that makes dough or batter rise and become light
2 : something that changes slightly or lightens a mass or whole

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