kissel

/ (ˈkɪsəl) /

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noun

a Russian dessert of sweetened fruit purée thickened with arrowroot

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Word Origin for kissel

from Russian kisel

Words nearby kissel

kissagram, kiss and make up, kiss-and-tell, kiss ass, kiss curl, kissel, kisser, kiss good-bye, Kissimmee, kissing bridge, kissing bug

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How to use kissel in a sentence

The Water King flung himself on the kissel and honey-water, and ate and ate, and drank and drank until he burst!
Russian Fairy Tales|W. R. S. Ralston
Baron Kissel, who annoyed the besiegers from without, was desirous of sending a message to the commander of the garrison.
Curiosities of Human Nature|Anonymous