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Definition of blini

blini

/ˈbliːni/
bli · ni
Plural:blinis
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• noun

1

A small, thin Russian pancake usually made from buckwheat flour and yeast, traditionally served with savory garnishes such as sour cream, caviar, or smoked salmon.

Example

"For the appetizer, the chef prepared delicate buckwheat blinis topped with crème fraîche and beluga caviar."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although 'blini' is historically the plural form of the Russian word 'blin', in English it is frequently treated as a singular noun, leading to the Anglicized plural 'blinis'.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Russian 'bliny', the plural of 'blin' (pancake), ultimately derived from Old East Slavic 'mlinŭ' or 'blinŭ'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blini. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blini
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