witloof

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English[edit]

witloof (upper part)

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Dutch witloof, from wit (white) +‎ loof (leaf), after the typical pale color of the leaves.

Noun[edit]

witloof (plural witloofs)

  1. (cooking) Belgian endive, common chicory (Cichorium intybus)

Dutch[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɪt.loːf/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: wit‧loof

Noun[edit]

witloof n (uncountable)

  1. (Belgium) Alternative form of witlof.

French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Dutch witloof.

Noun[edit]

witloof m (plural witloofs)

  1. (Belgium, Northern France) witloof

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