Etymology

witloof

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Today it means: Belgian endive, common chicory (Cichorium intybus) Full definition →

Dutch witloof
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  1. Dutch · borrowed fromwitloof
  2. English todaywitloof

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

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