Bialy

/biːˈɑːli/ noun

Definition

Alternative spelling of biali, a round flat onion-topped Jewish bread roll.

Etymology

Variant spelling of biali, from Bialystok, Poland. Both spellings appear in English, reflecting different transliterations from Yiddish.

Kelly Says

This spelling variation shows how immigrant words struggle for consistency—'bialy' vs 'biali' both appear on New York bakery menus depending on who's transliterating from Yiddish.

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