Is 'pelmeni' English, or is it actually Russian?

'Pelmeni' is a word borrowed from Russian 'pelmen'.

pelmeni

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note: Russian meat dumplings that are often served in broth. Pelmeni became a staple of Russian cuisine during the period of Russian expansion into the Ural Mountains and Siberia. Pelmeni also have deep roots in the traditions and folklore of the Komi and Udmurtia regions of Russia and figure prominently in Komi and Udmurt cuisine.
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