English Explanatory Dictionary

bifshtek

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Russian ground meat dish, often made from beef, consisting of minced meat mixed with various ingredients such as onions, spices, and sometimes breadcrumbs or eggs, shaped into patties or cutlets and pan-fried or baked.

Pronunciation

/ˌbɪfˈʃtɛk/ /ˈbɪfˌʃtɛk/

Word forms

bifshtek bifshteks

Etymology

From Russian бифште́к(с) (bifšték(s)), from English beefsteak(s). Doublet of beefsteak and bistek.

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