zirvak

Uzbek

Alternative forms

zirbak

Etymology

Unknown. Phonetically seems non-Turkic (starts with /z/). Possibly comes from Iranian adjective *zirak "of cumin, of jeera", from zira "cumin, jeera". (common ingredient for zirvak). (Compare to Baluchi (zirrag)).

Noun

zirvak

zirvak (zirbak) the souse of meat, spices and vegetables for some rice, to make the pilaf.