Module parser/rules/block/definition-list

Block rule for Wikidot definition lists written with the : key : value syntax.

Each item starts at the beginning of a line with a COLON, followed by mandatory whitespace, the key (term), a second COLON, and then the value (definition). Multiple consecutive items form a single <dl> block.

: Apple : A fruit that grows on trees.
: Banana : A yellow curved fruit.
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Key parsing details:

• Whitespace after the first colon is required (": key" not ":key").
• The key portion supports inline markup (bold, links, etc.).
• The value continues until a double newline, a new definition entry, or the end of the document.
• A single newline within the value does NOT break the entry -- parsing continues on the next line.