zirvak

Uzbek

Etymology

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

Noun

zirvak

1. zirvak, souse of meat, spices and vegetables for rice, to make pilaf