Pate ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Pate ( noun )

1. A mixture of ground meat, poultry, or fish, often combined with herbs, spices, and other ingredients, that is spread on bread or crackers as a appetizer or snack.
2. A pastry shell filled with a mixture of ground meat, poultry, or fish, often combined with herbs, spices, and other ingredients, that is baked and served as a main dish.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french, from latin pātēlla, diminutive of patella, pan; akin to latin patina pan.

Examples:

1. He served pate and crackers as an appetizer before dinner.
2. The pate was so smooth and flavorful, it was hard to stop eating it.
3. Pate en croute is a classic French dish.
4. She spread a layer of pate on her toast and topped it with some chopped green onions.
5. The chef made a special pate using quail liver and truffles.

(As a verb)

Pate ( verb )

1. A mixture of ground meat, poultry, or fish, often combined with herbs, spices, and other ingredients, that is spread on bread or crackers as a appetizer or snack.
2. A pastry shell filled with a mixture of ground meat, poultry, or fish, often combined with herbs, spices, and other ingredients, that is baked and served as a main dish.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french, from latin pātēlla, diminutive of patella, pan; akin to latin patina pan.

Examples:

1. He served pate and crackers as an appetizer before dinner.
2. The pate was so smooth and flavorful, it was hard to stop eating it.
3. Pate en croute is a classic French dish.
4. She spread a layer of pate on her toast and topped it with some chopped green onions.
5. The chef made a special pate using quail liver and truffles.