kissel

/ ˈkɪsəl /

noun

1. a Russian dessert of sweetened fruit purée thickened with arrowroot

Word History and Origins

Origin of kissel¹

from Russian kisel

Example Sentences

The Water King flung himself on the kissel and honey-water, and ate and ate, and drank and drank until he burst!

From Project Gutenberg

Baron Kissel, who annoyed the besiegers from without, was desirous of sending a message to the commander of the garrison.

From Project Gutenberg