The most famous Romanian word is "Dracula". This is probably a corruption of Vlad Dracul, who successfully fought the Ottoman Turks.
| Word | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dracula | the snake | Mythical vampire figure from the Transylvanian region of Romania. |
| halvah | Sweet of sesame, honey and flour. | |
| pastrami | A cured meat. |