Definition of "pastel"

(color) Any of several subdued tints of colors, usually associated with pink, peach, yellow, green, blue, and lavender  examples

(art) A drawing made with any of those colors.  examples

A type of dried paste used to make crayons.  examples

A crayon made from such a paste.  examples

Woad.  examples

A traditional dish in various Latin American countries, resembling a tamale, pasty, or calzone.  examples

A Filipino stew made with vegetables, sausages, and chicken or other meat in a creamy sauce.  examples