1.NounEither of two plants of the Asteraceae family.
Common chicory (Cichorium intybus), source of Belgian endive, radicchio, and certain other cultivars with other names.
"sugarloaf chicory"
2.NounCommon chicory (Cichorium intybus), source of Belgian endive, radicchio, and certain other cultivars with other names.
"sugarloaf chicory"
3.NounEndive (Cichorium endivia), the source of escarole and frisée.
4.NounA coffee substitute made from the roasted roots of the common chicory, sometimes used as a cheap adulterant in real coffee.