pastel.
a type of fried curry puff, similar to empanada
Meaning & usage
a type of fried curry puff, similar to empanada
Where this word comes from
From Portuguese pastel (“a type of pastry”). Doublet of pasta.
pastel (type of dried paste)
pastel (drawing made with these paste)
pastel (any of several subdued tints of colors)
Where this word comes from
From Dutch pastel, from French pastel, from Italian pastello. Related to the first etymology.
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