Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pirog

Noun

/ˈpiːrɒɡ/

Definition

A pirog is a type of pastry or pie that can be filled with a variety of ingredients, often including meat, vegetables, or fruits.

Examples

She baked a delicious meat pirog for the family dinner.
The bakery offers sweet and savory pirogs, perfect for any taste.
During the festival, we enjoyed tasting various traditional pirogs from different regions.

Meaning

Pirog refers to a baked or fried dough that encases different fillings, popular in various cuisines, particularly in Eastern European and Russian cooking.