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单词 witloof
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Definition of witloof in English:

witloof

nounˈwɪtluːfˈwitlōf
mass noun
  • Chicory of a broadleaved variety grown for blanching.

    菊苣

    Example sentencesExamples
    • These chicons are the forced shoots of an otherwise green, bitter salad called witloof chicory.
    • The root of witloof, once dried and ground was used as a coffee replacement during war times, and is often mixed with coffee for a robust flavour, enhancing the ‘roasted’ taste.
    • To be stored, witloof needs to be wrapped by something that excludes the light, otherwise it will turn green.
    • The cultivation of witloof was discovered by accident in a dark cellar in 19th century Belgium.
    • Due to residues in the witloof chicory heads the use of insecticides is forbidden during forcing.
    • The warm forcing conditions for witloof chicory production can cause browning of the chicon axis.
    • Try to include a few slightly bitter salad leaves such as radicchio or witloof, or peppery ones such as watercress or rocket.
    • The first endives de Bruxelles were sold in the Paris market in 1878; in 1883, 1,500 kg of Belgian witloof were sold there for 0.80 franc per kg.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Dutch, literally 'white leaf'.

Definition of witloof in US English:

witloof

nounˈwitlōf
  • Chicory of a broadleaved variety grown for blanching.

    菊苣

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The warm forcing conditions for witloof chicory production can cause browning of the chicon axis.
    • Try to include a few slightly bitter salad leaves such as radicchio or witloof, or peppery ones such as watercress or rocket.
    • Due to residues in the witloof chicory heads the use of insecticides is forbidden during forcing.
    • The first endives de Bruxelles were sold in the Paris market in 1878; in 1883, 1,500 kg of Belgian witloof were sold there for 0.80 franc per kg.
    • The cultivation of witloof was discovered by accident in a dark cellar in 19th century Belgium.
    • These chicons are the forced shoots of an otherwise green, bitter salad called witloof chicory.
    • The root of witloof, once dried and ground was used as a coffee replacement during war times, and is often mixed with coffee for a robust flavour, enhancing the ‘roasted’ taste.
    • To be stored, witloof needs to be wrapped by something that excludes the light, otherwise it will turn green.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Dutch, literally ‘white leaf’.

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