Knish: meaning, definitions and examples
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knish
[ kษหnษชส ]
food pastry
A knish is a traditional Jewish pastry filled with various ingredients, typically potatoes or meats, and wrapped in dough. It is often baked or fried and commonly served as a snack or appetizer in Jewish cuisine. Knishes have become popular in various cultures and are enjoyed in delis and restaurants.
Synonyms
pastry, savory pie
Examples of usage
- I had a delicious potato knish for lunch.
- The deli sells various flavors of knishes.
- She learned how to make savory knishes from her grandmother.
- Knish is a popular street food in New York City.
Translations
Translations of the word "knish" in other languages:
๐ต๐น knish
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคจเคฟเคถ
๐ฉ๐ช Knish
๐ฎ๐ฉ knish
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฝัั
๐ต๐ฑ knish
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใใใทใฅ
๐ซ๐ท knish
๐ช๐ธ knish
๐น๐ท knish
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููุด
๐จ๐ฟ knish
๐ธ๐ฐ knish
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ๅฐผไป
๐ธ๐ฎ knish
๐ฎ๐ธ knish
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฝะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ knish
๐ฒ๐ฝ knish
Etymology
The term 'knish' originates from the Yiddish word 'ืงื ืืฉ', which is derived from the Ukrainian word 'ะบะฝะธั' meaning 'cake' or 'baked good'. The dish has its roots in Eastern European Jewish communities, where it was traditionally made by wrapping dough around fillings like potatoes, meat, or cheese. While knishes were originally made as a humble, hearty food, they gained popularity in Jewish immigrant communities in the United States, especially in New York City during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Over time, knishes have evolved, and today they can be found in various styles and flavors, reflecting both the cultural heritage of Jewish cuisine and the adaptation to American tastes.