zakuski

/ zæˈkʊskɪ /

plural noun

1. Russian cookery hors d'oeuvres, consisting of tiny open sandwiches spread with caviar, smoked sausage, etc, or a cold dish such as radishes in sour cream, all usually served with vodka

Word History and Origins

Origin of zakuski¹

Russian, from zakusit' to have a snack

Example Sentences

To the zakuski succeeded the meal itself, and the host became a perfect glutton on his guests' behalf.

From Project Gutenberg