pastiness
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past·y 1
(pā′stē)adj. past·i·er, past·i·est
1. Resembling paste in consistency.
2. Having a pale lifeless appearance; pallid: an unhealthy, pasty complexion.
past′i·ness n.
pas·ty 2
(păs′tē)n. pl. pas·ties Chiefly Michigan & Wisconsin
A pie or turnover, especially one with a savory filling including seasoned meat, fish, or vegetables.
[Middle English pastey, from Old French paste, from Vulgar Latin *pastātum, from Late Latin pasta, paste; see paste1.]
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Translations
pastiness
n the pastiness of her complexion → ihr blasses or kränkliches Aussehen
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