kishke

noun

kish·​ke ˈkish-kə How to pronounce kishke (audio)
variants or less commonly kishka
: beef or fowl casing stuffed (as with meat, flour, and spices) and cooked

Word History

Etymology

Yiddish kishke gut, sausage, of Slavic origin; akin to Polish kiszka gut, sausage

First Known Use

circa 1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kishke was circa 1936

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Cite this Entry

“Kishke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kishke. Accessed 2 Apr. 2023.

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