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pastry

pas·try [ páystree ] (plural pas·tries)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. dough for pies: a dough made with flour, water, and shortening, used to make a base or covering for pies

2. foods made from pastry: sweet baked food made from pastry

3. something made with pastry: a pie or small cake made with pastry

[15th century. <paste1]
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