pandowdy

noun pan·dow·dy \ pan-ˈdau̇-dē \

Definition of pandowdy

plural pandowdies

: a deep-dish spiced apple dessert sweetened with sugar, molasses, or maple syrup and covered with a rich crust

Origin and Etymology of pandowdy

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First Known Use: 1805

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