List of English words of Romanian origin

This is a list of English words of Romanian origin.

ban – a noble title. Probably originally from Thracian *ban via Romanian ban
hora – a type of circle dance originating in the Balkans but also found in other countries. Its English etymology includes Hebrew, Romanian and Turkish.
mineriad – term used to name violent interventions of miners
Palatschinke – a thin crêpe-like variety of pancake common in Central and Eastern Europe. From Latin placenta (cake) via Romanian plăcintă (cake) and Hungarian palacsinta Its English etymology
pastrami – A seasoned smoked cut of beef. This is traditionally made from a navel cut.
Dracula – The most famous vampire of literature
Brânză – A type of dairy product. Examples include Brânză de burduf, Brânză de vaci, Brânză de coșuleț, and Telemea.

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