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.