Chicory
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
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
Framework senses
- §1
- crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste
- §2
- root of the chicory plant roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffee
- §3
- 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
- §4
- the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute