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Mince Pie

Noun:

A small sweet pie filled with a mixture of chopped dried fruits, spices, suet, and sometimes meat, typically eaten during the Christmas season.

Example sentence:

My grandmother always bakes delicious mince pies for dessert during the holidays.

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Verb:

To cut or chop into very small pieces.

Example sentence:

She carefully minced the onions to add to the recipe.

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Adjective:

Describing something as finely chopped or cut into very small pieces.

Example sentence:

The restaurant served a salad with mince pie apples that added a unique texture to the dish.

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Local Usage:

In some regions, "mince pie" is used to describe a pie made with minced or ground meat as the filling.

Example sentence:

While traditional mince pies have sweet fillings, many locals here prefer the savory mince pie with beef and vegetables.

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