English Explanatory Dictionary

pierogi

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A square- or crescent-shaped dumpling of unleavened dough, stuffed with sauerkraut, cheese, mashed potatoes, cabbage, onion, meat, or any combination of these, or with a fruit filling.

Pronunciation

/pəˈɹoːɡi/ /pɛˈɾoːɡi/ en-ne-pierogi.ogg

Word forms

pierogi pierogies pierogis pierogie pierogy pirogi pirogy pirojki pyrogy pyrohy perog pierog pieróg

Etymology

Borrowed from Polish pierogi, the plural of pieróg (“dumpling”), which ultimately is derived from Proto-Slavic *pirъ (“party”). Relationship to Turkish börek is unclear. Doublet of pirogi (from Russian), pirohy (from Czech and Slovak), and pyrohy/pedaheh (from Ukrainian).

Synonyms

varenyky vareniki pelmeni pedahey

Related words

potsticker pirozhki pirohy

Derived words

Chinese pierogi lazy pierogi pierogi pizza
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