"blintsi" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: blintsy [alternative]
Etymology: From Russian блинцы́ (blincý), plural of блине́ц (blinéc). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ru|блинцы́}} Russian блинцы́ (blincý) Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} blintsi pl (plural only)
  1. A type of flat pancakes made from very thin batter. Tags: plural, plural-only Related terms: blinchik, blini, blintz

Alternative forms

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