pate
the crown or top of the head.
the head.
the brain.
Origin of pate
1Words that may be confused with pate
Other definitions for pâté (2 of 3)
French Cooking. a paste or spread made of puréed or finely chopped liver, meat, fish, game, etc., served as an hors d'oeuvre.
Origin of pâté
2Words that may be confused with pâté
Other definitions for pâte (3 of 3)
porcelain paste used in ceramic work.
Origin of pâte
3Words that may be confused with pâte
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How to use pate in a sentence
For food writer Molly Hannon her lifelong love of pâté began when she developed a taste for it at the age of 2.
Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pâté and refrigerate until firm.
Although I rarely eat or crave chicken liver now, I have had the good fortune to be graced by her refined sister, the pâté.
I remember scurrying back to the hotel, baguette in hand with the pâté tucked under my arm.
It was upon my first visit to Florence that the chicken liver pâté quickly became a mealtime staple.
British Dictionary definitions for pate (1 of 2)
/ (peɪt) /
the head, esp with reference to baldness or (in facetious use) intelligence
Origin of pate
1British Dictionary definitions for pâté (2 of 2)
/ (ˈpæteɪ, French pɑte) /
a spread of very finely minced liver, poultry, etc, served usually as an hors d'oeuvre
a savoury pie of meat or fish
Origin of pâté
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