moorkop

Dutch

Drie moorkoppen.

Etymology

Compound of Moor (“Moor”) +‎ kop (“head”). Perhaps from German Mohrenkopf, a somewhat similar pastry. Compare negerinnentet.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmoːr.kɔp/

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• Hyphenation: moor‧kop

Noun

moorkop m (plural moorkoppen, diminutive moorkopje n)

1. (potentially offensive) A large profiterole filled with cream, glazed with chocolate and topped with whipped cream.
2. (dated) A black-headed horse.