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. Traditionally, this is made from a navel cut.
See also
- Lists of English words of international origin
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