Chicory — synonyms, definition

1. chicory (Noun)

Cichorium intybus chicory plant chicory root curly endive succory

chicory (Noun) — The dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute.

chicory (Noun) — Perennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in salads.

chicory (Noun) — Root of the chicory plant roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffee.

chicory (Noun) — Crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste.

coffee substitute herb herbaceous plant root salad green salad greens radicchio Cichorium intybus chicory plant chicory root curly endive succory Cichorium genus Cichorium