witloof

/ˌwɪtˈluf/
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Definitions of witloof
  1. noun
    widely cultivated herb with leaves valued as salad green; either curly serrated leaves or broad flat ones that are usually blanched
    synonyms: Cichorium endivia, endive
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    type of:
    herb, herbaceous plant
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
  2. noun
    young broad-leaved endive plant deprived of light to form a narrow whitish head
    synonyms: Belgian endive, French endive
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    type of:
    chicory escarole, endive, escarole
    variety of endive having leaves with irregular frilled edges
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