Blini: meaning, definitions and examples

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blini

[ ˈbliːni ]

Noun

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food

Blini are thin Russian pancakes typically made with yeast and served with various toppings such as sour cream, caviar, and jam.

Synonyms

Russian pancakes, crepes, pancakes.

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Word	Description / Examples
blini	Use this term when referring to traditional Russian thin pancakes, especially in a cultural or culinary context. She made delicious blini for breakfast, topped with sour cream and caviar

Word

Description / Examples

blini

Use this term when referring to traditional Russian thin pancakes, especially in a cultural or culinary context.

She made delicious blini for breakfast, topped with sour cream and caviar

Examples of usage

Blini are a popular dish in Russian cuisine.
I enjoy eating blini with caviar.

Translations

Translations of the word "blini" in other languages:

🇵🇹 blini

🇮🇳 ब्लिनी

🇩🇪 Blini

🇮🇩 blini

🇺🇦 бліни

🇵🇱 bliny

🇯🇵 ブリヌイ

🇫🇷 blinis

🇪🇸 blinis

🇹🇷 blini

🇰🇷 블리니

🇸🇦 بليني

🇨🇿 bliny

🇸🇰 bliny

🇨🇳 布林尼 (bù lín ní)

🇸🇮 blini

🇮🇸 blini

🇰🇿 блины

🇬🇪 ბლინი

🇦🇿 blini

🇲🇽 blinis

Etymology

The word 'blini' originated from the Old East Slavic language and has been a staple in Russian cuisine for centuries. Traditionally, blini were made during Maslenitsa, a Russian holiday celebrating the end of winter. Over time, blini have evolved to be enjoyed as a versatile dish with both sweet and savory toppings.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,940, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.

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41943 sipper
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