blini

/ˈblɪni/
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Definitions of blini
  1. noun
    Russian pancake of buckwheat flour and yeast; usually served with caviar and sour cream
    synonyms: bliny
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    type of:
    battercake, flannel cake, flannel-cake, flapcake, flapjack, griddlecake, hot cake, hotcake, pancake
    a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle
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