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pastry

Syllabification: (pas·try)
Pronunciation: /ˈpāstrē/
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Definition of pastry

noun (plural pastries)

  • a dough of flour, shortening, and water, used as a base and covering in baked dishes such as pies.
  • an item of food consisting of sweet pastry with a cream, jam, or fruit filling.

Origin:

late Middle English (as a collective term): from paste, influenced by Old French pastaierie

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