CHICORY Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word chicory. (close relations)
Definition of CHICORY
chicories
Best Alternative Words for CHICORY
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endive | nounn | |||||||
noun • widely cultivated herb with leaves valued as salad green; either curly serrated leaves or broad flat ones that are usually blanched • variety of endive having leaves with irregular frilled edges | ||||||||
chicory root | nounn | |||||||
noun • the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute • root of the chicory plant roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffee | ||||||||
succory | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
chicory plant | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
cichorium intybus | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
curly endive | nounn | |||||||
noun • crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste |