"dranik" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: draniki [plural]
Etymology: From Belarusian дра́нік (dránik). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|be|дра́нік}} Belarusian дра́нік (dránik) Head templates: {{en-noun|draniki}} dranik (plural draniki)
  1. A Belarusian potato pancake.
    Sense id: en-dranik-en-noun-GHHDW3~P Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Foods

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