kulich

American

[koo-lich] / ˈku lɪtʃ /

noun

Russian Cooking.

a sweetened, dome-shaped yeast bread, rich in butter and eggs and also containing raisins and topped with a sugar icing: traditionally made at Easter and served with paskha.

Etymology

Origin of kulich

< Russian kulích ≪ Medieval Greek ko ( u ) llī́kion, diminutive of Greek kóllīx circular or oval loaf of bread

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The tension was denser than a loaf of kulich as Philip announced that from now on they would like to simply be given orders and left to carry them out as they see fit.

From New York Times ● Apr. 25, 2017

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