konfyt

konfyt
\\kənˈfīt\ noun (-s)
Etymology: Afrikaans konfyt, from Dutch konfijt, from Middle Dutch confijt, from Middle French confit — more at comfit
chiefly Africa : preserves

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  • Konfyt — is the Afrikaans word for jam, and is also a savoury preserve almost comparable to Turkish Delight, but with a firmer texture, and a stronger taste. The slices are also of a more random shape and thickness. It is made by boiling a local melon,… …   Wikipedia

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  • Majoto — is the Ndebele name for a melon indigenous to Southern Africa. This melon is not usually eaten on its own, but is instead used in recipes such as nopi and konfyt …   Wikipedia

  • moskonfyt — /mo skonˈfāt/ (S Afr) noun A thick syrup made from grapes ORIGIN: Afrik mos must, and konfyt jam …   Useful english dictionary

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