/ Dictionary / Index P pate: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: pate Pronunciation: (pāt), [key] — n. the crown or top of the head. the head. the brain. pâte Pronunciation: (pät), [key] — n. porcelain paste used in ceramic work. pâ•té Pronunciation: (pä-tā', pa-Fr.pä-tā', pa-), [key] — pl. -tés a paste or spread made of puréed or finely chopped liver, meat, fish, game, etc., served as an hors d'oeuvre. See Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: pate (Thesaurus) pat-down pâte à chou Related Content Daily Word Quiz: fervor Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language