What is the meaning of the word "wafer"?

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  1. A thin, crisp cake, biscuit, or candy that is often sweetened and comes in various flavors and forms. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • She carefully placed a chocolate wafer on top of the sundae, adding the perfect crunchy finish to the dessert. copy to clipboard
  2. In religion, is a thin round piece of unleavened bread used in the sacrament of the Eucharist in many Christian denominations, symbolizing the body of Christ. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • During the Communion service, the priest consecrated the wafers before distributing them to the congregation. copy to clipboard

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