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Definition of piroshki - 2 dictionary results

pi⋅rosh⋅ki

[pi-rawsh-kee, -rosh-]
–noun (used with a plural verb) Russian Cookery.
small turnovers or dumplings with a filling, as of meat or fruit.

Origin:
1910–15; < Russ pirozhkí, pl. of pirozkók, dim. of piróg stuffed pastry
pi·rozh·ki also pi·rosh·ki   (pĭ-rôsh'kē, -rŏsh'-)   
pl.n.  Small Russian pastries filled with finely chopped meat or vegetables, baked or fried.

[Russian, pl. of pirozhok, diminutive of pirog, dumpling; see pierogi.]
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