vushkaEtymologyFrom Ukrainian ву́шка (vúška), plural of ву́шко (vúško, “little ear”), diminutive of ву́хо (vúxo, “ear”).nounSmall dumplings from Ukrainian cuisine, typically filled with mushrooms and served in borshch at Christmas Eve dinner.“Vushka (Tiny Dumplings) (Вушка) Vushka are tiny varenyky about the size of a walnut, having their two corners joined together. This particular shape gives them a peculiar resemblance to tiny ears from which the name “vushka” is derived.”