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patty

noun
variants: also pattie

Synonyms and Antonyms of patty

a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried

  • the enticing aroma of sausage patties sizzling in the skillet
Synonyms of patty

cake, croquette, cutlet, fritter, galette
Words Related to patty

finger, stick

gâteau (or gateau)

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