[noun] the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute Synonyms:root
[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 Synonyms:succory, plant, Cichorium intybus
[noun] root of the chicory plant roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffee Synonyms:root
[noun] crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste Synonyms:curly endive
