Definition of zakuska in English:
zakuska
(also zakouska)
nounPlural zakuskas, Plural zakuski zaˈkuːskazəˈko͞oskə
A substantial Russian hors d'oeuvre item such as caviar sandwiches or vegetables with sour cream dip, all served with vodka.
札库斯克冷盘（一种俄罗斯冷盘，包括涂鱼子酱的三明治或泡奶油沙司的蔬菜，与伏特加酒一起上桌）
Example sentencesExamples
- The best-known feature of the cuisine of Sweden, is related to the Russian zakuski and also to hors d’œuvres and mezze, but less closely to tapas.
- The meal began with hors d' oeuvres, called zakuski in Russian, which were usually served in the adjoining Portrait Hall.
- A zakuski party can be a flexible mix of homemade and purchased dishes, depending on how much time you want to spend.