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Endive (Noun)

Variety of endive having leaves with irregular frilled edges.

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Curly endive arranged in a basket makes for an elegant presentation at the farmer's market.
A handful of chopped curly endive added a nice crunch to the autumn salad.
To create the stunning edible centerpiece, chefs arranged delicate florets and curly endive leaves.
Herbed goat cheese served on a bed of peppery curly endive created a delectable flavor combination.
Crunchy curly endive adds texture and a bit of sweetness to a rich homemade chicken Caesar salad.

Widely cultivated herb with leaves valued as salad green; either curly serrated leaves or broad flat ones that are usually blanched.

Nouns denoting plants.

Endive was used in a mixture of baby greens in the upscale salad.
In French cuisine, blanched endive leaves often served as edible cups for dips.
This unique dish pairs caramelized onions and endive as its base.
Many types of salad, especially winter ones, commonly use the white hearts of endive for a sweeter crunch.
Roasted chicken with poached endive hearts added an incredible richness to this light sauce.