Definition of witloof in English:

witloof

nounˈwɪtluːfˈwitlōf

mass noun

Chicory of a broadleaved variety grown for blanching.
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.
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’.

单词	witloof
释义	Definition of witloof in English: witloof nounˈwɪtluːfˈwitlōf mass noun Chicory of a broadleaved variety grown for blanching. 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. 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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