noun
chicory
CHIK-uh-ree/ˈtʃɪkəri/
A blue-flowered plant whose bitter roots are roasted for use in or instead of coffee.
The blue-flowered chicory lies beside a dish of its roasted roots.
Etymology
Greek kikhorion named endive, connecting chicory’s name with a closely related edible plant. The plant name’s earlier origin is unknown.
In context
Sliced chicory, this versatile vegetable can be red or white; has a lovely bitter taste and is great cooked or raw
More examples
- The blend contains roasted chicory and coffee.
- She digs up chicory roots for processing.
- The cafe serves coffee flavored with chicory.
Forms
chicory
Similar words
- coffee
- Coffee comes from roasted coffee seeds; chicory contributes roasted root flavor.