patty

English

/ˈpæti/

noun
Definitions
  • (US, Australia, New Zealand) A flattened portion of ground meat or a vegetarian equivalent, usually round but sometimes square in shape.
  • (Jamaica) A pastry with various fillings and spices baked inside a flaky shell, often tinted golden yellow with an egg yolk mixture or turmeric.

Etymology

Borrowed from French pâté (paste).

Origin

French

pâté

Gloss

paste

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