moorkop

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Dutch[edit]

Drie moorkoppen.

Etymology[edit]

Compound of Moor (“Moor”) +‎ kop (“head”). Perhaps from German Mohrenkopf, a somewhat similar pastry. Compare negerinnentet.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈmoːr.kɔp/
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  • Hyphenation: moor‧kop

Noun[edit]

moorkop m (plural moorkoppen, diminutive moorkopje n)

  1. (potentially offensive) A large profiterole filled with cream, glazed with chocolate and topped with whipped cream.
  2. (dated) A black-headed horse.
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