pâté
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- noun
- /pæˈteɪ/
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paté
- For our appetizer, she made a delicious pâté from duck liver.
- liver pate
- foie pate
- chicken pate
Examples
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In the trendy gourmet shop, he bought a basket filled with country pâté, Cajun chicken sandwiches, strawberries, and champagne.
Fiction book (1996) -
The table was strewn enticingly with fresh bread, succulent tomatoes, pâté, peaches, and figs.
Fiction book (1995) -
Uh, it's a sort of pâté — light, made of fish.
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I got that special pâté you like.
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Boy, this pâté is really unusual.
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Well, I went to five stores for the special pâté we like.
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If I were you, I'd go easy on the pâté, dear.
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I have tried a variety called country pâté, which is coarse-grained.
Blog text (1) -
Then he brought out the pâté, the sandwiches, and the strawberries.
Fiction book (1996) -
Pâté is the best I've ever tasted.
Synonyms
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9.9
A rich smooth spread made from the liver of a specially fattened goose or duck, served as a luxury
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8.4
A cooked mixture of meat, fish, or vegetables served in a deep dish
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8.4
A smooth spread made from duck liver, often served on bread
A rich smooth paste people make from goose liver and eat on bread
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Etymology
Pâté comes from the French word pâte, which means 'paste' or 'dough' and is the same idea as the English word paste. So, pâté is literally a soft 'paste' of meat, fish, or vegetables that you spread on bread.