witloof

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English

witloof (upper part)

Etymology

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

Noun

witloof (plural witloofs)

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

Dutch

Pronunciation

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

Noun

witloof n (uncountable)

  1. (Belgium) Alternative form of witlof

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch witloof.

Noun

witloof m (plural witloofs)

  1. (Belgium, Northern France) witloof

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