Chicory

['tʃɪk(ə)rɪ] or ['tʃɪkəri]

Definition

(noun.) crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste.

(noun.) root of the chicory plant roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffee.

(noun.) 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.

(noun.) the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute.

Checked by Hank--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A branching perennial plant (Cichorium Intybus) with bright blue flowers, growing wild in Europe, Asia, and America; also cultivated for its roots and as a salad plant; succory; wild endive. See Endive.

(n.) The root, which is roasted for mixing with coffee.

Typist: Theodore

Definition

n. a plant whose long carrot-like root is ground to adulterate coffee.—Also Suc′cory.

Editor: Paula