The pie crust is flaky and golden.

Meaning: This means that the outer layer of the pie is crispy, light, and has a nice color.

Choice of Words: Pie is a baked dish with a pastry crust and a filling of fruit, meat, or vegetables. Crust is the hard outer layer of a pie. Flaky means that the crust is light and crumbly. Golden means that the crust is a beautiful yellow-brown color.

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