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Meaning of pirozhok in English:

pirozhok

noun

  • In Russian and Eastern European cookery: a small savoury pastry or pasty, usually filled with meat, vegetables, etc. Chiefly in plural (also with singular agreement).

Pronunciation

pirozhok

/ˈpɪrəʒɒk/ /pɪrəˈʒɒk/

Origin

Late 19th century. From Russian pirožok (also transliterated pirozhok), literally ‘little pirog’ from pirog + -ok, diminutive suffix.