waybread

Meanings

• noun

  A type of bread believed to have originated in the way or pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain.

  - "During the Middle Ages, waybread was a staple food for pilgrims making the long journey to Santiago de Compostela."
  - "The traditional waybread of the Camino de Santiago is made with coarse wheat flour, water, and salt, and is baked in a wood-fired oven."

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Variants

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beebread , beebreads

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Etymology

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From the Old French term 'hostia viae' meaning 'bread of the way'.

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Trivia

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1. Waybread was traditionally carried by pilgrims wrapped in a cloth, known as a 'mantilla'.

2. The waybread was often shared among pilgrims as a sign of solidarity and community.

3. The Camino de Santiago pilgrimage has been taking place since the 9th century and is one of the most famous European pilgrimages.

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Related Concepts

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1. Camino de Santiago: A network of ancient pilgrimage routes leading to the shrine of Saint James in Santiago de Compostela, northwest Spain.

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Culture

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Waybread has deep cultural significance in Spain, particularly in relation to the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. It is often served in pilgrim hostels and is a symbol of the journey and the community of pilgrims.

How to Memorize "waybread"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the journey of pilgrims making their way to Santiago de Compostela, carrying their waybread with them as they travel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'waybread' with the journey and community of pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'waybread' is the 'bread of the way' on the Camino de Santiago.

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