pandowdy

noun pan·dow·dy \pan-ˈdau̇-dē\

plural pan·dow·dies

Definition of PANDOWDY

: a deep-dish spiced apple dessert sweetened with sugar, molasses, or maple syrup and covered with a rich crust

origin unknown

First Known Use: 1805

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