Knish: meaning, definitions and examples

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knish

 

[ kษ™หˆnษชสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น knish

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคจเคฟเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Knish

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ knish

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฝั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ knish

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒ‹ใƒƒใ‚ทใƒฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท knish

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ knish

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท knish

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋‹ˆ์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู†ูŠุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ knish

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ knish

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…‹ๅฐผไป€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ knish

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ knish

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฝะธัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ knish

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ knish

Etymology

The term 'knish' originates from the Yiddish word 'ืงื ื™ืฉ', which is derived from the Ukrainian word 'ะบะฝะธัˆ' 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 While knishes were originally made as a humble, hearty food, they gained popularity in Jewish immigrant communities in the United States, especially in New York City during the late 19th and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.