patty
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• noun
A small, flat, usually round cake of chopped or minced food, especially meat, intended to be cooked and often served in a sandwich or burger.
"He placed the seasoned beef patty on the hot grill and waited for it to sizzle."
A small savory pie or pastry filled with meat, vegetables, or spices, particularly popular in Caribbean and specifically Jamaican cuisine.
"For lunch, she bought a flaky, spicy Jamaican beef patty from the neighborhood bakery."
North American A small, flat disk of candy, often covered in chocolate and flavored with peppermint.
"She kept a bowl of miniature peppermint patties on her desk to share with coworkers."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Originated around the early 18th century, derived from the French word 'pâté' (pie or pastry). It was altered in English to end with '-y' by association with familiar English diminutive endings.
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