rusk

rusk
noun /ɹʌsk/
a) a rectangular, hard, dry biscuit

...he brought a large basket of rusk or biscuit, and three jars of fresh water, into the boat.

b) a twice-baked bread, slices of bread baked until they are hard and crisp (also called a zwieback)
Syn: Brussels biscuit, twice-baked bread, zwieback

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