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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

They produced pumpernickel from one cupboard, and rye-bread and sausage from another, and all began to talk again and eat.

From a German bake shop get the bread, either "Kummel," (which is rye with caraway seeds), or Pumpernickel.

Mom fried pork sausages in the morning, you loved the smell of pumpernickel from the bakery in Vesey Street.

Our sub-officers and privates received good pickled meat with vegetables, pumpernickel (black bread) and rye whiskey.

Then we had Pumpernickel, Gruyère cheese and radishes, and for a third course vanilla ice.

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