breadbasket

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a geographic region serving as the principal source of grain
  2. noun an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
  3. noun a basket for serving bread

Etymology

From bread + basket.

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