rappé pie

American

[rap-ee, rah-pee] / ˈræp i, ˈrɑ pi /

Or rappie pie

noun

Canadian (chiefly the Maritime Provinces).

a pie containing grated potatoes and chicken, duck, or rabbit meat.

rappé pie British

/ ˈræpeɪ /

noun

an Acadian dish of grated potatoes and pork or chicken

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Etymology

Origin of rappé pie

1930–35; < Canadian French (Acadian) ( tarte ) râppée grated (pie); see rape ³

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