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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Belgian endive, common chicory (Cichorium intybus)
2. 2
   young broad-leaved endive plant deprived of light to form a narrow whitish head wordnet
3. 3
   widely cultivated herb with leaves valued as salad green; either curly serrated leaves or broad flat ones that are usually blanched wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

belgian endivebelgian endivecichorium endiviacommon chicoryendiveendive

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch witloof, from wit (“white”) + loof (“leaf”), after the typical pale color of the leaves.

Related phrases

belgian endivecommon chicory

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