English Explanatory Dictionary

pastila

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A traditional Russian confectionery made of fruit paste, together with egg whites and sugar. Depending on which regional recipe is used, the consistency can vary from that of a soufflé (as in Belyov) to that of a zefir/marshmallow (as in Kolomna).

Word forms

pastila pastilas

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian пастила́ (pastilá), itself from either French pastille or Italian pastiglia. Doublet of pastegh, pastel, pastiglia, pastilla, and pastille.

Related words

zefir
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