Dictionary

1. (

• chicory ,
• chicory_root

) the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute ;

2. (

• chicory ,
• succory ,
• chicory_plant ,
• Cichorium_intybus

) 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 ;

3. (

• chicory ,
• chicory_root

) root of the chicory plant roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffee ;

4. (

• chicory ,
• curly_endive

) crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste ;