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shepherd's pie

American

noun

a baked dish of ground or diced meat with a crust of mashed potatoes.

shepherd's pie British

noun

Also called: cottage pie. a baked dish of minced meat covered with mashed potato

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Etymology

Origin of shepherd's pie

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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Sue Saddington, a local councillor, recalls having his campaign team over to her house for shepherd’s pie.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2024

Botatouille might also recommend shepherd’s pie, which it quipped was its mother’s recipe.

From New York Times • May 23, 2023

Stuffing, corn, turkey and gravy can be incorporated into an autumnal shepherd's pie.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2022

Allow me to present you with this absolutely delicious take on shepherd’s pie.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2022

At lunchtime, Daisy Hempstock brought by a small pot of shepherd's pie for them both, and Bridget Comfrey brought them each a mug of spiced ale.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

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