Borsch
any of various eastern European soups made with beets, cabbage, potatoes, or other vegetables and served hot or chilled, often with sour cream.
Contemporary Examples
Up to a Point: PJ O’Rourke on Sochi and Senate Slackers P. J. O’Rourke February 6, 2014
Historical Examples
Ghetto Tragedies Israel Zangwill
noun
a Russian and Polish soup based on beetroot
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