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Definition of Pâté
1. Noun. Liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned.
2. Noun. The top of the head.
Group relationships: Human Head
Specialized synonyms: Tonsure
Generic synonyms: Top, Top Side, Upper Side, Upside
Definition of Pâté
1. n. The head of a person; the top, or crown, of the head.
Definition of Pâté
1. Noun. (somewhat archaic) The head, particularly the top or crown. ¹
2. Noun. (alternative spelling of pâté) (finely-ground paste of meat, fish, etc.) ¹
3. Noun. The interior body, or non-rind portion of cheese, described by its texture, density, and color. ¹
4. Noun. A finely-ground paste of meat, game, fish or vegetables, sometimes with the addition of alcohol. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pâté
1. the top of the head [n -S] : PATED [adj]
Medical Definition of Pâté
1. 1. The head of a person; the top, or crown, of the head. "His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate." (Ps. Vii. 16) "Fat paunches have lean pate." (Shak) 2. The skin of a calf's head. Origin: Cf. LG. & Prov. G. Pattkopf, patzkopf, scabby head; patt, patz, scab + kopf head. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)