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chicory

Syllabification: (chic·o·ry)
Pronunciation: /ˈCHikərē/

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Definition of chicory

noun (plural chicories)

  • 1a blue-flowered Mediterranean plant of the daisy family, cultivated for its edible salad leaves and carrot-shaped root.
    • Cichorium intybus, family Compositae
  • the root of the chicory plant, which is roasted and ground for use as an additive to or substitute for coffee.

Origin:

late Middle English: from obsolete French cicorée (earlier form of chicorée) 'endive', via Latin from Greek kikhorion

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