English to English Dictionary

Pastelaria

A shop or establishment where pastries and cakes are sold.

Pasteurisation

The process of heating a food or liquid, such as milk or wine, to a specific temperature for a definite period in order to destroy harmful microorganisms without significantly changing its composition.

Pasteurization

The process of heating a food, usually a liquid, to a specific temperature for a definite length of time in order to kill harmful bacteria without significantly changing its composition.

Pasticceria

A shop or establishment where pastries, cakes, and other baked goods are made and sold.

Pastille

A small candy or medicated lozenge designed to be dissolved in the mouth.

Pastime

An activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment when they are not working.

Pastness

The quality or state of belonging to the past; the distinct temporal character of having occurred or existed in a previous time.

Pastor

A clergyman or priest in certain branches of the Christian church.

Pastoral

Relating to the keeping or grazing of sheep or cattle.

Pastoral Land

Land that is primarily used for the grazing of livestock.

Pastoral Region

A geographical area primarily used for the grazing of livestock and characterized by open land.

Pastoral-tutor

A teacher or staff member in a school or university responsible for the personal, emotional, and social welfare of a group of students, in addition to academic guidance.