noun
endive
EN-dyve/ˈendaɪv/
A leafy, often bitter chicory vegetable used in salads.
The fresh endive has finely curled green leaves and pale central ribs.
Etymology
The inherited plant name has been used for related kinds of chicory. This shifting use explains why “endive” can name different leafy vegetables in Britain and the United States.
In context
the lover of kale is snowed under with endive, or spring onions.
More examples
- She fills endive leaves with goat cheese and walnuts.
- I mix chopped endive with sweet orange slices.
- We grill the endives until their outer leaves turn golden.
Forms
endive · endives