of the same leaven

Meaning: Of the same nature, character, or type; alike.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Food & Drink

Origin: Leaven is the agent that transforms dough uniformly; people of the same leaven are shaped by the same influences and are therefore similar in kind.

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