Borshch

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of borscht. alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable

    "Of all the Russian soups borshch is the most internationally famed, and it varies as much as a recipe possibly can vary. There are thick and thin borshchs as well as hot and cold. One borshch is so clear and light in colour it is almost a consommé of chicken broth with beetroot colouring. All borshchs must be served with a sour cream dressing."

  2. 2
    a Russian or Polish soup usually containing beet juice as a foundation wordnet

Synonyms

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borschborschborschtborshborshtbortsch

Example

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"Sasha says that Ukrainians adore borshch, as well as cherries together with pirogies."

Etymology

From Russian борщ (boršč) and Ukrainian борщ (boršč).

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