noun
- a type of chicory with pale, tightly packed leaves that is grown in darkness and eaten as a vegetable
Usage: also called Belgian endive
Examples
- The chef prepared a salad with fresh witloof and walnuts.
- Witloof is commonly served braised with butter and herbs.
- The grocery store had beautiful heads of witloof in the produce section.
- She wrapped the witloof in ham and baked it with cheese sauce.
- Witloof grows best when the roots are forced in complete darkness.
- The bitter taste of witloof pairs well with sweet dressings.