Chicory Definition & Meaning
chicory
- noun
- the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute
- 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
- root of the chicory plant roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffee
- crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste
"Chicory" in song lyrics
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"teas containing chicory"
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"herbal extract chicory"
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"types of chicory"
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Words that rhyme with chicory
Usage tips for "chicory"
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