# witloof

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Belgian endive, common chicory (Cichorium intybus)

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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