Blintz: meaning, definitions and examples
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blintz
[ blษชnts ]
food
A thin pancake typically filled with cheese, meat, or fruit and then rolled up and fried or baked.
Synonyms
crepe, filled pancake, pancake.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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blintz |
Blintz is often used in traditional Eastern European cuisine, particularly in Jewish cuisine. It describes a thin pancake filled typically with cheese or fruit, then folded and sautรฉed or baked.
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crepe |
Crepe is a French term for a very thin pancake and is used widely in French and international cuisine. Crepes can be filled with both sweet and savory ingredients, making them versatile for different meals and occasions.
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pancake |
Pancake is a broad term primarily used in American and British cuisine to describe a flat, round cake made from a batter and cooked on a griddle or frying pan. Pancakes can be served with a range of toppings such as syrup, fruit, or butter.
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filled pancake |
Filled pancake is a more generic and descriptive term, and it can be used when referring to any type of pancake that has filling, without specifying a particular cuisine or style.
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Examples of usage
- Would you like to try a blintz with cheese filling?
- She ordered blintzes with strawberry filling for breakfast.
- The blintz was served with a side of sour cream.
Translations
Translations of the word "blintz" in other languages:
๐ต๐น blintz
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเคฟเคเคเฅเคเคผ
๐ฉ๐ช Blintz
๐ฎ๐ฉ blintz
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะปะธะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ blintz
๐ฏ๐ต ใใชใณใ
๐ซ๐ท blintz
๐ช๐ธ blintz
๐น๐ท blintz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ธ๋ฆฐ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูููุชุณ
๐จ๐ฟ blintz
๐ธ๐ฐ blintz
๐จ๐ณ ๅธๆ่จ
๐ธ๐ฎ blintz
๐ฎ๐ธ blintz
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะปะธะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแชแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ blintz
๐ฒ๐ฝ blintz
Etymology
The word 'blintz' originated from Yiddish 'blintze', which is a diminutive of 'blin', meaning pancake in Russian. Blintzes have been enjoyed as a traditional dish in Jewish cuisine for centuries, with various fillings and toppings.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,811, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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