Pate: meaning, definitions and examples

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pate

 

[ pษ‘หหˆteษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cooked spread

Pรขtรฉ is a rich, spreadable mixture typically made from ground meat, liver, or seafood, mixed with fat and various seasonings. It is often served as an appetizer or a spread on bread. The texture can range from smooth to coarse, depending on the ingredients used.

Synonyms

mousse, paste, spread

Examples of usage

  • She spread the pรขtรฉ on crusty bread for a delicious appetizer.
  • The chef prepared a mushroom pรขtรฉ that was a hit at the dinner party.
  • We enjoyed a chicken liver pรขtรฉ with our wine.

Translations

Translations of the word "pate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pasta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pastete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pasta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐัั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pasta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใƒผใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรขte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pasta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pasta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ˜์ด์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฌูŠู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pasta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pasta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pasta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pasta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐัั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pasta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pasta

Etymology

The word 'pรขtรฉ' originates from French, where it literally means 'paste'. The term has its roots in the Old French term 'pasta,' which referred to a mixture of meat and fat, often enclosed in pastry. Pรขtรฉ has been a part of culinary traditions in France since the Middle Ages, where it was used as a way to preserve meat. Over time, various regional recipes emerged, including pรขtรฉ en croรปte, which is pรขtรฉ baked in pastry. The dish's popularity spread to other parts of Europe and the world, leading to numerous adaptations and variations. Today, pรขtรฉ is commonly enjoyed as a luxurious delicacy, often featured in gourmet dining.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,561, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.