Pokrm

Pokrm is a term used in several Slavic languages, most notably Czech, Slovak, and Slovene, to denote a prepared edible item. It is commonly translated as "dish" or "prepared food" and usually refers to a single serving within a meal. In Polish, the cognate pokarm more often means general food or nourishment and is less likely to denote a specific dish.

Semantic scope: The word refers to food that has been prepared from ingredients, as opposed to raw ingredients in a pantry. Depending on cuisine, it may also denote a course or a complete meal when listed on a menu or in a recipe.

Classification: A pokrm can be hot or cold and may feature meat, fish, vegetables, grains, or legumes. It can function as a main course, a side dish, a soup, or a dessert, with usage varying by language and culinary tradition.

Preparation: Pokrm is created through cooking, baking, frying, boiling, grilling, or assembling ingredients into a finished dish. It is served in portions and described by a primary ingredient, flavor profile, or method of preparation.

See also: dish, meal, cuisine, culinary terminology. The term is primarily used in Central and Eastern European contexts and may have different nuances across languages.