zakuska

[ˈzakuskə]

Definitions

1. noun

a selection of cold appetizers or snacks, typically including pickled vegetables, meats, and cheeses, often served before a meal in Russian, Polish, and Ukrainian cuisine

“The zakuska at the restaurant was a delicious assortment of pickled herring, cold borscht, and rye bread.”

Synonyms

  • appetizer
  • canapé
  • hors d'oeuvre