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Meaning of word chicory from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

chicory noun

Meaning : The dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute.

Meaning : 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.

Synonyms : chicory plant, cichorium intybus, succory

Meaning : Root of the chicory plant roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffee.

Synonyms : chicory root

Meaning : Crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste.

Synonyms : curly endive

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