pastizzi

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Maltese pastizzi.

Noun

pastizzi (plural pastizzi)

1. A Maltese pasty filled with ricotta or peas.
   • 2005, Shirley R. Steinberg, Teen Life in Europe, page 158:

     One may find a McDonald's outlet next door to a traditional pastizzi outlet, and both may be equally popular with local youth.

   • 2009, Barbara Haworth-Attard, My Life from Air-Bras to Zits:

     “He's a good Maltese boy. He likes pastizzi,” Nanna announced.

Derived terms

• pastizzeria