5 letter words starting with BIA

Bialy

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A type of bread roll that is similar to a bagel but without a hole. It is usually topped with onions and poppy seeds.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈbaɪəli/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈbaɪəli/

Origin and Usage: The word "bialy" comes from the Yiddish word "bialystoker" which means "from Białystok," a city in Poland. Bialys were first made by Jewish bakers in Białystok in the early 1900s and were brought to the United States by Jewish immigrants. They are a popular food item in Jewish cuisine and are often eaten for breakfast or lunch.

Synonyms: Onion roll, Bialystoker kuchen

Related Words: Bagel, Pita, Focaccia, Naan, Rotis

Example Sentences:

• He picked up a bialy from the bakery for breakfast.
• She spread cream cheese on her bialy and topped it with smoked salmon.
• The bialys at this deli are the best in town.