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n- A round or square of rich baking-powder dough folded over a savory meat or cheese filling and baked or fried.

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Usage examples (38)
  • The bakery, still run by family members, hasn't changed much in 100 years, with its dumbwaiter to deliver the knishes from the cellar.
  • STEWART: No, I get knishes down on Houston Street.
  • Bought knishes on the beach and didn't mind the sand.
  • Plus the requisite knishes, and various smoked fishes.
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