piroshki

American  

[pi-rawsh-kee, -rosh-] / pɪˈrɔʃ ki, -ˈrɒʃ- /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. small turnovers or dumplings with a filling, as of meat or fruit.

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Etymology

Origin of piroshki

1910–15; < Russian pirozhkí, plural of pirozkók, diminutive of piróg stuffed pastry

Example Sentences

They smiled delightedly and their eyes widened when they opened bags from a “grandmother,” as the piroshki maker was called, offering a taste of home.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2023

The plush egg-and-butter enriched piroshki dough is sweeter and softer than the calzone or pide dough.

From New York Times • Aug. 31, 2020

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Host Guy Fieri finds a variety of traditional comfort foods from various cultures, starting with Russian piroshki at a funky spot in Seattle.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2018

Our hosts at Stara Cesma, bless their hearts, had prepared a hearty meal for our challenge: deep-fried piroshki stuffed with meat and peppers, served with homemade tartar sauce.

From Washington Post • Jan. 28, 2016

At the junctions, where trade is somewhat brisker, one is able to get piroshki, which means, as it is, one of the favourite Russian dishes.

From Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan Notes and Recollections by Monsignor Count Vay de Vaya and Luskod by Vay, P?ter