noun plural
also pi·roj·ki pə̇ˈrȯshkē, -räsh-
Etymology: Yiddish & Russian; Yiddish pirozshke (singular), from Russian pirozhki, plural of pirozhok small pocket of pastry, diminutive of pirog small filled pastry, probably from pir banquet, feast; akin to Russian pit' to drink, Old Slavic piti — more at potable
: small pastry turnovers stuffed with a savory filling