Definition
paska
noun
- A traditional Eastern Orthodox and Eastern European sweet bread or cake, typically made with eggs, butter, and dried fruit, eaten especially at Easter.
Usage: Also spelled pascha or paskha; Primarily used in Russian, Ukrainian, and other Slavic cultural contexts
Examples
- My grandmother baked paska every Easter according to the traditional family recipe.
- The paska was decorated with white icing and candied fruits on top.
- In Russian Orthodox tradition, paska is blessed in church before being eaten at home.
- The bakery sold homemade paska during the Easter season.