pattypan

/ˈpætiˌpæn/
noun
  1. A small, round, scalloped-edged summer squash, usually yellow or green, with a mild flavor.
    • I sliced the pattypan and sautéed it with garlic and olive oil.
    • Pattypan squash is great for stuffing because of its shape.
    • The farmer's market had a basket of bright yellow pattypan squash.
  2. A small pan used for baking individual patties or small cakes.
    • These mini quiches were baked in a special pattypan.
    • She greased the pattypan before pouring in the muffin batter.
    • He collected antique pattypans from the 19th century.