blini
Americanplural noun
singular
blinplural noun
Etymology
Origin of blini
From Russian bliný, plural of blin “pancake”; see origin at blin
Vocabulary lists containing blini
World Cuisine - Introductory
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World Cuisine - Middle School and High School
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Russia - Introductory
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Example Sentences
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It includes 2 ounces of classic and imperial osetra, potato crisps, blini, 8 ounces of crème frâiche and a mother-of-pearl spoon.
From Salon • Dec. 17, 2024
As she talked, she plucked a miniature blini from a silver tower in the middle of our table.
From New York Times • Mar. 20, 2023
Of course, this doesn't mean that the age of the blini is over or that caviar-topped oysters aren't still a widely beloved delicacy.
From Salon • Nov. 26, 2022
By late afternoon, dozens of students had bought blini, with toppings like jam and chocolate spread.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 27, 2022
“Everything. Stuffed cabbage, potato dumplings, black currant cakes, blini with lemon zest. I can’t wait to see Zoya’s face when I come walking into the Little Palace.”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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