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kishke

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ˈkɪʃ.kə//

KK: /kɪʃkə/

noun
Definition

A type of sausage made from the casing of beef or poultry, filled with a mixture of meat, flour, and spices, and then cooked.


Example

The kishke was served as a traditional dish during the holiday meal.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried kishke before?
Sloth B
No, I haven't! What is it exactly?
Sloth A
It's a dish made with beef casing stuffed with meat and spices.
Sloth B
That sounds interesting! I would love to try it.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sausage
filling
delicacy
Antonyms
filler
plain
unseasoned
Root Explanation

The word 'kishke' originates from Yiddish 'kishke', which refers to a type of stuffed intestine or sausage. The term is derived from the German 'Kümmel' (meaning caraway), as caraway seeds are often used in the stuffing of kishke. Thus, 'kishke' refers to a dish made from a stuffed intestine, typically seasoned with spices.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sausage filled with spices like caraway — that's what 'kishke' is, a delicious stuffed intestine dish.

Visually Confused Words
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