meaning of chicory
1. A branching perennial plant (Cichorium Intybus) with bright blue flowers, growing wild in Europe, Asia, and America; also cultivated for its roots and as a salad plant; succory; wild endive. See Endive.
2. The root, which is roasted for mixing with coffee.
3. crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste
Related Words
chicory | chicory escarole | chicory plant | chicory root |
