A finely-ground paste of meat, fish or vegetables, sometimes with the addition of alcohol.

plural of pâté

(Quebec) A French-Canadian dish of layered ground beef, sweetcorn and mashed potatoes, similar to shepherd's pie.

A pâté of smoked trout, smoked salmon, and smoked mackerel.

A small pie or pasty.

plural of pâté de foie gras

A pâté of fat goose liver; the lowest grade preparation of foie gras.