Pirogi: meaning, definitions and examples
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pirogi
[ pih-ROH-gee ]
food, pastry
Pirogi (or pierogi) are traditional Eastern European dumplings made of unleavened dough and filled with various ingredients, such as potatoes, cheese, meat, or fruit. They are typically boiled, though they can be fried or baked, and are often served with sour cream or butter. The name varies across cultures, but the concept of filled dough is widespread in many cuisines.
Synonyms
dumplings, filled pastry, pierogi.
Examples of usage
- I made a batch of potato pirogi for dinner.
- The pirogi were filled with delicious sauerkraut.
- She enjoys pirogi with sweet cherry filling.
- He ordered pirogi from the local Eastern European deli.
Translations
Translations of the word "pirogi" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pirogi
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฟเคฐเฅเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Pirogi
๐ฎ๐ฉ pirogi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะธัะพะณะธ
๐ต๐ฑ pierogi
๐ฏ๐ต ใใญใฎ
๐ซ๐ท pirogi
๐ช๐ธ pirogi
๐น๐ท pirogi
๐ฐ๐ท ํผ๋ก๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุฑูุบู
๐จ๐ฟ pirohy
๐ธ๐ฐ pirohy
๐จ๐ณ ็ฎ็ฝๅบ
๐ธ๐ฎ pirogi
๐ฎ๐ธ pirogi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะธัะพะณัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pirogi
๐ฒ๐ฝ pirogi
Etymology
The word 'pirogi' comes from the Slavic word 'pir', which means 'feast' or 'celebration'. This reflects the cultural significance of pirogi in many Eastern European traditions, where they are often served at celebratory occasions. The concept of filled dough can be traced back centuries and is common across various cultures, leading to regional variations in preparation and fillings. In Poland, pirogi have become a national dish, and many families have their own recipes passed down through generations. The dish is also popular in Ukrainian, Russian, and Lithuanian cuisines, illustrating the shared culinary heritage of Slavic peoples.