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batard

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /bəˈtɑɹd/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /bæˈtɑːd/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈbætɑːd/
  • rhymes with -ɑː(ɹ)d

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noun

Meaning 1

A loaf of bread similar in shape to a baguette, but shorter (15 to 30 cm / 6 to 12 inches in length).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From French bâtard. Doublet of bastard.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: batarda — short loaf of bread