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pastiness

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past·y 1  (pst)
adj. past·i·er, past·i·est
1. Resembling paste in consistency.
2. Having a pale lifeless appearance; pallid: an unhealthy, pasty complexion.
pasti·ness n.
pas·ty 2  (pst)
n. pl. pas·ties Chiefly British
A pie or turnover, especially one filled with seasoned meat or fish.
[Middle English pastey, from Old French paste, from Vulgar Latin *pasttum, from Late Latin pasta, paste; see paste1.]
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pastiness
n the pastiness of her complexion → ihr blasses or kränkliches Aussehen
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The flavorful sauce overcame the pastiness (to my taste) of the risotto, but the dish was a success nonetheless.
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95), are generously portioned, but some have been cooked to pastiness.
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