Pirogge — meaning in English

English meaning

• pelmeni noun Russian dumplings resembling ravioli.
• pierogi noun 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.

Senses

Pirogge is used for these senses in English:

• pelmeni Russian dumplings resembling ravioli.
• pierogi (North America) 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.
• pirog A baked case of dough with a sweet or savoury filling, popular in Eastern Europe.
• pirozhki Small pastries filled with finely chopped meat, vegetables or fruit baked or fried, from eastern European cuisine, or a serving of these.

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