Meaning of the word sourdough in English

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sourdough

US /ˈsaʊr.doʊ/
UK /ˈsaʊə.dəʊ/

Noun

1.

a leaven for bread, consisting of a fermenting mixture of flour and water, used instead of yeast

Example:
She bakes delicious bread using her homemade sourdough starter.
The distinct flavor of sourdough comes from the fermentation process.
2.

bread made with sourdough

Example:
I love the chewy texture and tangy taste of fresh sourdough.
We had toasted sourdough with avocado for breakfast.