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loaf

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1loaf

noun \ˈlōf\
plural loaves\ˈlōvz\

Definition of LOAF

1
: a shaped or molded mass of bread
2
: a shaped or molded often symmetrical mass of food
3
slang British : head, mind

Examples of LOAF

  1. slicing a loaf of bread

Origin of LOAF

Middle English lof, from Old English hlāf; akin to Old High German hleib loaf
First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Food Terms

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