bitterbal

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Afrikaans[edit]

Etymology[edit]

A relatively recent borrowing from Dutch bitterbal.

Pronunciation[edit]

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Noun[edit]

bitterbal (plural bitterballe)

  1. (rare) A spherical croquette filled with ragout.

Dutch[edit]

Een schaal bitterballen. — A bowl full of spherical croquettes.
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Etymology[edit]

Compound of bitter (bitters, type of drink) +‎ bal. Named because it is usually served at drinks and parties.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɪ.tərˌbɑl/
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  • Hyphenation: bit‧ter‧bal

Noun[edit]

bitterbal m (plural bitterballen, diminutive bitterballetje n)

  1. A spherical croquette filled with ragout.

Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: bitterbal

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