Leaven and Mold

Leaven

Leaven noun - A substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid.
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Mold and leaven are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mold" instead a noun "Leaven".

Nearby Words: leave, leavening, leavened

Mold

Mold noun - The loose surface material in which plants naturally grow.

Leaven and mold are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Leaven" instead a noun "Mold".

Nearby Words: moldy, molded, molding
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