Slagroom

Meaning: Actually means 'whipped cream'.

Language: Dutch

Literally: slag room

Category: Food & Body

Origin: A transparent compound: slag from slaan, 'to beat', plus room, 'cream' — beaten cream, nothing to do with English slag.

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