stroganoff

adjective

stro·​ga·​noff ˈstrō-gə-ˌnȯf How to pronounce stroganoff (audio)
ˈstrȯ-
: sliced thin and cooked in a sauce of broth, sour cream, mustard, and onion and often other ingredients (such as white wine, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and black pepper)
used postpositively
beef stroganoff
chicken stroganoff

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stroganoff was in 1909

Dictionary Entries Near stroganoff

Cite this Entry

“Stroganoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stroganoff. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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