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pasty

/ˈpeɪsti/ noun · British & US
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noun

A pastry filled with meat, vegetables, or other ingredients, typically made with a thick crust and baked or cooked in a steamer. A person from Cornwall, especially one who is considered to be unsophisticated or rustic.

Example

"The tourists tried a traditional Cornish pasty at the local café."

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