Definition

Noun: 1. A type of pastry: A sweet, yeast-raised pastry, often flavored with almond, that is shaped into an irregular semicircle. Its distinctive shape is intended to resemble the claw of a bear.

Usage Notes

• "Bear paw" is a compound noun that functions as a single unit to name a specific food item.
• It is typically used in the context of bakeries, cafes, or discussions about pastries and baked goods.
• The term is singular; the plural form is "bear paws."

Examples

• Noun:
  • For breakfast, I had a coffee and a delicious bear paw from the new bakery.
  • The display case was filled with danishes, muffins, and bear paws.
  • This recipe shows you how to make almond-flavored bear paws at home.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe other items related to the pastry.
  • She ordered a bear paw pastry with her latte.

Variants and Related Words

• Bear claw: This is a very common synonym for "bear paw." Both terms refer to the same type of pastry. "Bear claw" may be the more frequently used term in some regions.
• Pastry (n): A general term for a baked food product made from dough, such as a bear paw, croissant, or danish.
• Danish (n): Another type of sweet, layered pastry, often fruit-filled, which is similar in category to a bear paw.

Synonyms

• Bear claw: (The primary synonym) An almond pastry shaped like a claw.
• Sweet roll: A more general term for an individual portion of sweet, yeast-leavened baked good.

Antonyms

• There are no direct antonyms for a specific food item like "bear paw." In a very broad sense, one could contrast it with savory pastry (e.g., a meat pie) or a non-pastry breakfast item like cereal.

Noun

1. almond-flavored yeast-raised pastry shaped in an irregular semicircle resembling a bear's claw