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patisserie

Pronunciation: /pəˈtiːs(ə)ri, -ˈtɪs-/

Definition of patisserie

noun

a shop where pastries and cakes are sold: the patisserie also specializes in cheesecakes and tortes
[mass noun] pastries and cakes collectively:cream cakes and French patisserie

Origin:

late 16th century: from French pâtisserie, from medieval Latin pasticium 'pastry', from pasta 'paste'

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Patisserie has one t, a double s, and ends with -ie: it is a French word.

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