bitterbal

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Etymology

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A relatively recent borrowing from Dutch bitterbal.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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bitterbal (plural bitterballe)

  1. (rare) A spherical croquette filled with ragout.

Dutch

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Een schaal bitterballen. — A bowl full of spherical croquettes.
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Etymology

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Compound of bitter (bitters, type of drink) +‎ bal. Named because it is usually served at drinks and parties.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɪ.tərˌbɑl/
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  • Hyphenation: bit‧ter‧bal

Noun

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bitterbal m (plural bitterballen, diminutive bitterballetje n)

  1. a spherical croquette filled with ragout

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: bitterbal

See also

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