bagel
(noun)
ˈbeɪɡəl
Definitions
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A dense bread roll shaped like a ring, typically made by boiling dough and then baking it.
A breaded halo, kissed by water and fire, cradles seeds and secrets within its circular embrace.Example: I bought a fresh sesame seed bagel for breakfast.
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In tennis, a score in a set of 6-0.
A flawless symphony of serves and swings, crafting a donut of destiny on the court's canvas.Example: She won the first set in a bagel, delivering a clean sweep.
Origin
Early 20th century: from Yiddish beygl, from Middle High German boug- (as in boug-ere ‘ring’).
Synonyms
bublik, roll, bun