"pastry" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈpeɪstri/ Audio: en-us-pastry.ogg [US] Forms: pastry [singular], pastries [plural]
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  1. A pastry is a mixture of flour, fat, and water.
    Sense id: simple-pastry-en-noun-~k2Gsa-6
  2. A pastry is a small cake with a cream, jam, or fruit filling.
    Sense id: simple-pastry-en-noun-IDCOn46T
     
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