pastel

Portuguese

/pasˈtɛw/, /pɐʃˈtɛɫ/

noun
Definitions
  • crayon
  • a fried pastry made of wheat flour, filled with cheese, meat or other fillings; comparable to German Teigtaschen.

Etymology

Derived from Italian pastello (pastel).

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

pastello

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