1. thin pancakes made from buckwheat flour, typically served with sour cream, caviar, or other toppings
Usage: Russian cuisine; plural form

Examples

• The restaurant served blinis topped with smoked salmon and dill.
• She learned to make traditional blinis from her Russian grandmother.
• The appetizer platter included blinis with three types of caviar.
• We ordered blinis with sour cream for brunch.
• The chef prepared delicate blinis for the holiday party.
• Blinis are often served during Maslenitsa celebrations.