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Definition of palacsinta
palacsinta
/ˌpɑːləˈtʃɪntə/
pa · la · csin · ta
Plural:palacsintas
palacsinta Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
palacsinta Game Scores & Validity
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• noun
1
A thin Hungarian pancake, similar to a French crêpe, traditionally served rolled or folded and stuffed with sweet fillings like jam, ground walnuts, or sweet cheese, or occasionally savory ingredients.
Example
"For dessert, the chef prepared a traditional apricot jam palacsinta dusted with powdered sugar."
Synonyms
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Often compared to the French crêpe or the Slavic blintz, the palacsinta is distinguished by its specific Hungarian origin and the traditional inclusion of fillings like apricot jam, sweet cottage cheese, or savory minced meats.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Hungarian 'palacsinta', which derives from Romanian 'plăcintă' (pie, pastry), ultimately tracing back to Latin 'placenta' (flat cake) and Ancient Greek 'plakous'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Palacsinta. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/palacsinta