Borscht

Pronunciation

• IPA: /bÉ”rʃt/
• Rhymes: -ɔː(r)ʃt

Origin

1884 or 1808. Yiddish באָרשט, from Russian or Ukrainian борщ.

Alternative forms

• borsch, borshch, borsht

Full definition of borscht

Noun

1. A beetroot/beet soup that can be served hot or cold, usually with sour cream.

Derived terms

• cheap like borscht
• Borscht Belt