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hand pie

compound.
B2 Upper Intermediate
Definition

compound. a small, individual-sized pastry filled with sweet or savory ingredients that you can easily hold and eat with your hands.

compound. a portable pastry consisting of a filling encased in dough, typically crimped at the edges to seal the contents for consumption without utensils.


SIMPLE

She bought a warm apple hand pie for her afternoon snack.

CONTEXTUAL

The bakery specializes in savory hand pies filled with spiced meat and vegetables, perfect for a quick lunch on the go.

COMPLEX

While the traditional Cornish pasty remains the most iconic regional variant, modern culinary trends have seen a resurgence in artisanal hand pies featuring diverse, globally-inspired flavor profiles.

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