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deep-dish

adjective \ -ˌdish \

Definition of deep-dish

: baked in a deep dish
  • a deep-dish pizza
; especially : baked in a deep dish with usually a fruit filling and no bottom crust

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First Known Use of deep-dish

1918

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DEEP-DISH Defined for English Language Learners

deep-dish

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Definition of deep-dish for English Language Learners

  • : baked in a dish that has high sides

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