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Pithiviers

noun
Pi·thi·viers | \ ¦pētē¦vyā , -vē¦ā \
plural Pithiviers

Definition of Pithiviers 

: a usually round puff pastry with a sweet or savory filling

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First Known Use of Pithiviers

1834, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Pithiviers

French, from Pithiviers, town in north central France

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pith helmet

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pith knot

pithless

pithole

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