"pyzy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Unadapted borrowing from Polish pyzy, plural of pyza. Etymology templates: {{ubor|en|pl|pyzy}} Unadapted borrowing from Polish pyzy Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} pyzy pl (plural only)
  1. A type of large oval-shaped dumplings characteristic to Polish cuisine, most commonly served as a main course. Tags: plural, plural-only
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