bitterbal

Afrikaans

Etymology

A relatively recent borrowing from Dutch bitterbal.

Pronunciation

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Noun

bitterbal (plural bitterballe)

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

Dutch

Een schaal bitterballen. — A bowl full of spherical croquettes.

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɪ.tərˌbɑl/

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• Hyphenation: bit‧ter‧bal

Noun

bitterbal m (plural bitterballen, diminutive bitterballetje n)

1. A spherical croquette filled with ragout.

Descendants

• → Afrikaans: bitterbal

See also

• kroket