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1. chicory
noun. crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste.
Antonyms
Etymology
- chicorée (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- cicoree (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
2. chicory
noun. root of the chicory plant roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffee.
Synonyms
Etymology
- chicorée (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- cicoree (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. chicory
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
Etymology
- chicorée (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- cicoree (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. chicory
noun. the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute.
Synonyms
Etymology
- chicorée (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- cicoree (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Sentences with chicory
1. Noun, singular or mass
You may think of chicory in your coffee as a New Orleans thing, but adding this ground root to a morning cup of coffee has health benefits.
2. Adjective
The benefit of inulin in chicory coffee is that it doesn’t really raise your blood sugar level, which makes it valuable for people with diabetes.
