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 - is a type of dairy product. (Brânză de burduf, Brânză de vaci, Brânză de coșuleț, Telemea) See also Lists of English words of international origin Romanian origin, List of English words of