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Etymology · Italian

pasticcio

3 English words descend from Italian pasticcio, most common first.

pasticheA work of art, drama, literature, music, or architecture that imitates the work of a previous artist, usually in a positive or neutral way.
pasticcioA medley; an olio.
pastichioA Greek dish made with cheese, chopped meat and pasta, resembling lasagna.