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