bitterbal

== Afrikaans == === Etymology === A relatively recent borrowing from Dutch bitterbal. === Pronunciation === === Noun === bitterbal (plural bitterballe) (rare) A spherical croquette filled with ragout. == Dutch == === Etymology === Compound of bitter (“bitters, type of drink”) +‎ bal. Named because it is usually served at drinks and parties. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbɪ.tərˌbɑl/ Hyphenation: bit‧ter‧bal === Noun === bitterbal m (plural bitterballen, diminutive bitterballetje n) a spherical croquette filled with ragout ==== Descendants ==== → Afrikaans: bitterbal → Indonesian: biterbalen ==== See also ==== kroket