patty shell
noun
a cup-shaped shell of light, flaky pastry, for serving vegetable, fish, or meat mixtures, usually with a sauce.
Origin of patty shell
1An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
Words Nearby patty shell
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How to use patty shell in a sentence
When cold put two or three oysters and a little sauce in each patty-shell, serve with lettuce and French dressing.
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