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chicory
noun chicories
- 1. A perennial plant, native to Europe, W Asia and N Africa, which has stalked lower leaves which may be toothed or lobed, stalkless upper leaves, bright blue flower-heads and a long stout tap root.
2. The dried root of this plant, which is often ground, roasted and blended with coffee.
3. The leaves of this plant, eaten raw as a salad vegetable.
