Borscht
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
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Russian Girl Katia Popova Was Trapped in Her Apartment for Nine Years Anna Nemtsova December 5, 2011
Moving In With Mom, Dad and God Marisa Meltzer October 26, 2009
Historical Examples
Combat Dallas McCord Reynolds
Anything You Can Do … Gordon Randall Garrett
noun
a Russian and Polish soup based on beetroot
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