pâté

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A finely-ground paste of meat, fish or vegetables, sometimes with the addition of alcohol.

Pronunciation

/ˈpæt.eɪ/ /pæˈteɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pâté.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pâté2.wav

Word forms

pâté pâtés pate paté

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French pâté (“paste”). Doublet of pate (“cheese portion”) and patty.

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