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Chicory (Noun)

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

Nouns denoting plants.

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

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste.

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

The salad recipe called for a mix of arugula, spinach, and chicory for a peppery flavor.
Chicory leaves added a delightful crunch to the autumnal vegetable soup.
The chef carefully selected the freshest chicory for the evening's special appetizer.
In some parts of the world, chicory is used as a coffee substitute due to its similar flavor profile.
The bitter taste of chicory balanced out the sweetness of the carrots in the slaw.

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.