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PATE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-12-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
- Restaurant Menus
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hare pâté
1, record 1, English, hare%20p%C3%A2t%C3%A9
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pâté de lièvre
1, record 1, French, p%C3%A2t%C3%A9%20de%20li%C3%A8vre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria cárnica, de fiambres y embutidos
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- paté de liebre
1, record 1, Spanish, pat%C3%A9%20de%20liebre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-07-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
- Restaurant Menus
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- country-style pâté
1, record 2, English, country%2Dstyle%20p%C3%A2t%C3%A9
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- country pâté 2, record 2, English, country%20p%C3%A2t%C3%A9
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] rustic terrine of pork, duck and fresh herbs, with traditional condiments. 1, record 2, English, - country%2Dstyle%20p%C3%A2t%C3%A9
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pâté de campagne
1, record 2, French, p%C3%A2t%C3%A9%20de%20campagne
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pâté : Préparation de charcuterie, hachis de viandes épicées cuit dans une terrine sans enveloppe de pâte et consommé froid. 2, record 2, French, - p%C3%A2t%C3%A9%20de%20campagne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria cárnica, de fiambres y embutidos
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- paté de campaña
1, record 2, Spanish, pat%C3%A9%20de%20campa%C3%B1a
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
paté : Pasta comestible, untable, hecha a base de carne o hígado, generalmente de cerdo o aves. 2, record 2, Spanish, - pat%C3%A9%20de%20campa%C3%B1a
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-03-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
- Restaurant Menus
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wild boar pâté
1, record 3, English, wild%20boar%20p%C3%A2t%C3%A9
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pâté de sanglier
1, record 3, French, p%C3%A2t%C3%A9%20de%20sanglier
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria cárnica, de fiambres y embutidos
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- paté de jabalí
1, record 3, Spanish, pat%C3%A9%20de%20jabal%C3%AD
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pasta comestible, con textura untuosa, hecha a base de carne magra de jabalí. 2, record 3, Spanish, - pat%C3%A9%20de%20jabal%C3%AD
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-03-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
- Restaurant Menus
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- duck pâté
1, record 4, English, duck%20p%C3%A2t%C3%A9
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Made with duck’s liver and according to our traditional recipe, duck pâté is considered a delicacy. 2, record 4, English, - duck%20p%C3%A2t%C3%A9
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pâté de canard
1, record 4, French, p%C3%A2t%C3%A9%20de%20canard
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria cárnica, de fiambres y embutidos
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- paté de pato
1, record 4, Spanish, pat%C3%A9%20de%20pato
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-03-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Prepared Dishes (Cooking)
- Restaurant Menus
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mushroom pâté
1, record 5, English, mushroom%20p%C3%A2t%C3%A9
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Plats cuisinés
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pâté de champignons
1, record 5, French, p%C3%A2t%C3%A9%20de%20champignons
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Canapés au pâté de champignons. 2, record 5, French, - p%C3%A2t%C3%A9%20de%20champignons
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Platos preparados (Cocina)
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- paté de champiñones
1, record 5, Spanish, pat%C3%A9%20de%20champi%C3%B1ones
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- paté de setas 2, record 5, Spanish, pat%C3%A9%20de%20setas
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-02-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Spices and Condiments
- Restaurant Menus
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- black olive tapenade
1, record 6, English, black%20olive%20tapenade
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Black olive tapenade is a typical Provençal appetizer, served on biscuits or crisp warm toast and served with a little aperitif. 2, record 6, English, - black%20olive%20tapenade
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Épices et condiments
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tapenade d'olives noires
1, record 6, French, tapenade%20d%27olives%20noires
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Especias y condimentos
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- tapenade de aceitunas negras
1, record 6, Spanish, tapenade%20de%20aceitunas%20negras
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- paté de aceitunas negras 2, record 6, Spanish, pat%C3%A9%20de%20aceitunas%20negras
correct, masculine noun
- olivada de aceitunas negras 2, record 6, Spanish, olivada%20de%20aceitunas%20negras
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aperitivo típico provenzal, en forma de paté, que se elabora con aceitunas negras, ajo, alcaparras, anchoas, aceite de oliva y especias. 3, record 6, Spanish, - tapenade%20de%20aceitunas%20negras
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-02-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Spices and Condiments
- Restaurant Menus
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- tapenade
1, record 7, English, tapenade
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Épices et condiments
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tapenade
1, record 7, French, tapenade
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Condiment provençal, à base d'olives, auquel on ajoute parfois des anchois ou des miettes de thon, de la moutarde, de l'ail, du thym ou du laurier. 2, record 7, French, - tapenade
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Especias y condimentos
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- tapenade
1, record 7, Spanish, tapenade
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- paté de aceitunas 2, record 7, Spanish, pat%C3%A9%20de%20aceitunas
correct, masculine noun
- olivada 2, record 7, Spanish, olivada
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aperitivo típico provenzal, en forma de paté, que se elabora con aceitunas, ajo, alcaparras, anchoas, aceite de oliva y especias. 3, record 7, Spanish, - tapenade
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La] olivada está elaborada [comúnmente] a partir de aceitunas negras [aunque], también se pueden utilizar otras variedades de aceitunas, cada una otorgará sus propias características al paté vegetal. 2, record 7, Spanish, - tapenade
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-08-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
- Recipes
- Restaurant Menus
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- foie gras
1, record 8, English, foie%20gras
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The enlarged liver from a goose or duck that has been force-fed and fattened over a period of 4 to 5 months. 2, record 8, English, - foie%20gras
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In general, goose liver is considered superior to duck liver; all foie gras is very expensive. At its best, it is a delicate rosy color with mottlings of beige. The flavour is extraordinarily rich and the texture silky smooth. 2, record 8, English, - foie%20gras
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
- Recettes de cuisine
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- foie gras
1, record 8, French, foie%20gras
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Préparation du foie de l'oie ou du canard, hypertrophié par un engraissement méthodique de la volaille. 1, record 8, French, - foie%20gras
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria cárnica, de fiambres y embutidos
- Recetas de cocina
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- paté de ganso
1, record 8, Spanish, pat%C3%A9%20de%20ganso
correct, masculine noun, Latin America
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- paté de hígado de ganso 1, record 8, Spanish, pat%C3%A9%20de%20h%C3%ADgado%20de%20ganso
correct, masculine noun, Latin America
- paté de oca 2, record 8, Spanish, pat%C3%A9%20de%20oca
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Spain
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aunque se utilicen como sinónimos, el término ganso se refiere a una especie de aves mientras que oca es una de las razas domésticas de ganso, la cual se cría por su carne y por su hígado. 3, record 8, Spanish, - pat%C3%A9%20de%20ganso
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-05-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Idiomatic Expressions
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- catch somebody red-handed
1, record 9, English, catch%20somebody%20red%2Dhanded
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[literal French translation:] Attraper quelqu'un les mains rouges. 1, record 9, English, - catch%20somebody%20red%2Dhanded
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Expressions idiomatiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- prendre quelqu'un la main dans le sac
1, record 9, French, prendre%20quelqu%27un%20la%20main%20dans%20le%20sac
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prendre quelqu'un en flagrant délit de vol ou en train de commettre un acte délictueux. 1, record 9, French, - prendre%20quelqu%27un%20la%20main%20dans%20le%20sac
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Expresiones idiomáticas
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- coger a alguien con las manos en la masa
1, record 9, Spanish, coger%20a%20alguien%20con%20las%20manos%20en%20la%20masa
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[traduction littérale française :] Prendre quelqu'un les mains dans la pâte. 1, record 9, Spanish, - coger%20a%20alguien%20con%20las%20manos%20en%20la%20masa
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-08-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- International Honorary Distinctions
- Prizes and Awards (Arts and Culture)
- Social Problems
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- UNICEF Maurice Pate Award
1, record 10, English, UNICEF%20Maurice%20Pate%20Award
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The award, named in honour of the first UNICEF Executive Director, is given to an institution, organization or individual in a developing country for extraordinary leadership in and contribution to the survival, protection and development of children. 2, record 10, English, - UNICEF%20Maurice%20Pate%20Award
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Maurice Pate Memorial Award
- Maurice Pate Award
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations internationaux
- Prix et récompenses (Arts et Culture)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Prix Maurice Pate de l'UNICEF
1, record 10, French, Prix%20Maurice%20Pate%20de%20l%27UNICEF
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] pour récompenser un leadership extraordinaire et exemplaire et une contribution à la survie, la protection et le développement des enfants. 2, record 10, French, - Prix%20Maurice%20Pate%20de%20l%27UNICEF
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Prix Maurice Pate
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos honoríficos y condecoraciones internacionales
- Premios y recompensas (Artes y Cultura)
- Problemas sociales
- Servicios sociales y trabajo social
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- Premio Maurice Pate del UNICEF
1, record 10, Spanish, Premio%20Maurice%20Pate%20del%20UNICEF
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] para recompensar la capacidad de dirección extraordinaria y ejemplar de cualquier individuo u organización, y su contribución a la supervivencia, la protección y el desarrollo de la infancia. 2, record 10, Spanish, - Premio%20Maurice%20Pate%20del%20UNICEF
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Premio en memoria de Maurice Pate
- Premio Maurice Pate
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Working Practices and Conditions
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Staff on Special Temporary Assignment 1, record 11, English, Staff%20on%20Special%20Temporary%20Assignment
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Régimes et conditions de travail
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Affectations temporaires spéciales
1, record 11, French, Affectations%20temporaires%20sp%C3%A9ciales
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos, unidades administrativas y comités
- Prácticas y condiciones de trabajo
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- Personal con asignación temporal especial
1, record 11, Spanish, Personal%20con%20asignaci%C3%B3n%20temporal%20especial
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PATE 1, record 11, Spanish, PATE
feminine noun
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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