Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gefilte
Noun
/ɡəˈfɪltə/
Definition
Gefilte refers to a traditional Jewish dish made of ground deboned fish, typically served as an appetizer.
Examples
- Gefilte fish is often served during Passover as part of the Seder meal.
- My grandmother always made homemade gefilte for the holidays.
Meaning
The term ‘gefilte’ comes from the Yiddish word ‘gefilte fish’, which means ‘stuffed fish’.
Synonyms
- Stuffed fish
- Fish patty
