"witkop" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Borrowed from Afrikaans witkop. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|af|witkop}} Afrikaans witkop Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} witkop (uncountable)
  1. (South Africa) A scalp disease similar to favus, characterised by hair loss and white crust. Tags: South-Africa, uncountable Categories (topical): Diseases

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