apple pandowdy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of apple pandowdy
An Americanism dating back to 1820–30
Example Sentences
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There's also the apple pandowdy, an old-fashioned delight that's akin to a haphazard and partially baked pie.
From Salon • Dec. 11, 2021
In due time, the fading flowers turn into apples, offering a thousand fulfillments: apple pie, apple cake, applesauce, apple cider, apple butter, apple jelly, apple dumplings, apple tarts, apple pandowdy.
From Time Magazine Archive
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