Definition of pastels:
(n) :
Any of several subdued tints of colors, usually associated with pink, peach, yellow, green, blue, and lavender.
(n) :
(art) A drawing made with any of those colors.
(n) :
A crayon made from such a paste.
(n) :
A type of dried paste used to make crayons.
(n) :
A traditional dish in various Latin American countries and in Indonesia, resembling a tamale, pasty, or calzone.
(n) :
A Filipino stew made with vegetables, sausages, and chicken or other meat in a creamy sauce.