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chic·o·ry

 (chĭk′ə-rē)
n. pl. chic·o·ries
1. A perennial herb (Cichorium intybus) of the composite family, native to Europe and widely naturalized in North America, usually having blue flowers. Also called succory.
2. Any of various forms of this plant cultivated for their edible leaves, such as radicchio.
3. The dried, roasted, ground roots of this plant, used as an adulterant of or substitute for coffee.

[Middle English cicoree (from Old French cichoree) and French chicorée, both from Latin cichorium, cichorēum, from Greek kikhoreia, pl. diminutive of kikhorā.]
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chicory

(ˈtʃɪkərɪ)
n, pl -ries
1. (Plants) Also called: succory a blue-flowered plant, Cichorium intybus, cultivated for its leaves, which are used in salads, and for its roots: family Asteraceae (composites)
2. (Cookery) the root of this plant, roasted, dried, and used as a coffee substitute
[C15: from Old French chicorée, from Latin cichorium, from Greek kikhōrion]
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chic•o•ry

(ˈtʃɪk ə ri)

n., pl. -ries.
1. a composite plant, Cichorium intybus, having blue flowers and toothed oblong leaves, cultivated as a salad plant and for its root. Compare endive (def. 2).
2. the root of this plant used roasted and ground as a substitute for or additive to coffee.
[1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French chicoree, alter. of earlier cicoree (by influence of Italian cicoria) < Latin cichorēa < Greek kichória, kíchora]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.chicory - the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitutechicory - the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute
chicory plant, Cichorium intybus, succory, chicory - 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 - (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
2.chicory - perennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in saladschicory - 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
curly endive, chicory - crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste
chicory, chicory root - the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute
herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
3.chicory - root of the chicory plant roasted and ground to substitute for or adulterate coffee
coffee substitute - a drink resembling coffee that is sometimes substituted for it
4.chicory - crisp spiky leaves with somewhat bitter taste
salad green, salad greens - greens suitable for eating uncooked as in salads
radicchio - prized variety of chicory having globose heads of red leaves
chicory plant, Cichorium intybus, succory, chicory - 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
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Translations
هندباء
cikorka
cikoriejulesalat
cikória
kaffifífill
cikorija
cigoriņi
cigória

chicory

[ˈtʃɪkərɪ] N (in coffee) → achicoria f; (as salad) → escarola f
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chicory

[ˈtʃɪkəri] n
(for coffee)chicorée f
(= salad) → endive f
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chicory

nChicorée f or m, → Schikoree f or m; (in coffee) → Zichorie f
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chicory

[ˈtʃɪkərɪ] ncicoria
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chicory

(ˈtʃikəri) noun
a plant whose leaves are used in salads and whose root is ground and mixed with coffee.
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References in classic literature ?
Take a barrel of water and bring it to a boil; rub a chicory berry against a coffee berry, then convey the former into the water.
Not so did Sancho Panza spend it, for having his stomach full of something stronger than chicory water he made but one sleep of it, and, if his master had not called him, neither the rays of the sun beating on his face nor all the cheery notes of the birds welcoming the approach of day would have had power to waken him.
[USPRwire, Mon May 13 2019] Most recently, inulin, an extract from the chicory plant, commonly called as chicory extract has gained popularity in the food market as a source of healthy dietary fiber and as a natural sweetener with a sweetening power of 10% that of sucrose.
Europe's chicory root production accounts for a major market revenue share of nearly more than 80%, however, this percent share is likely to reduce over the foreseeable future owing to increase in production of chicory roots across other regions, such as South Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
INGREDIENTS 2 pigeon breasts 30g wild mushrooms 10g fennel 100g pitted dates 25ml Cragganmore whisky Sprig of thyme 200ml water 100ml white wine vinegar 120g caster sugar 100g unsalted butter 20 diced red onion 20g chicory 100ml beef stock METHOD Make the pickle by adding 50ml water, the vinegar and sugar to small saucepan, bring to boil.
Chicory root is another viable prebiotic fiber to consider when formulating foods, beverages, and supplements, and tends to work in the same manner by supporting growth of good bacteria via fermentation in the large intestine.
BURRATA BRUSCHETTA WITH SWEET AND SOUR ROASTED CHICORY AND CELERY HEART INGREDIENTS: (Serves 4) 4 white or red chicory 1 head of celery 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary Olive oil 4 oranges (juiced) 1tbsp runny honey 1tbsp red wine vinegar 4 slices of sourdough bread 1 clove of garlic Extra virgin olive oil 200g ball of burrata 2 sprigs of fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2-1 fresh red chilli (optional) Sea salt and pepper METHOD: 1.
1 orange, juiced and zested 2 tsp honey 2-3 heads of red chicory, halved olive oil or rapeseed oil 1 chicken or vegetable stock cube 200g quick-cook polenta 200g taleggio cheese, thinly sliced and broken into smaller pieces 4 good-quality Italian sausages handful of black olives, pitted and halved or squashed good pinch of chilli flakes
Endive is a relative newcomer to the leafy greens family, though it's grown from the root of chicory, one of the oldest known plants.
Interesting facts are sprinkled throughout, such as: cellulose is actually wood pulp that is added to shredded cheese to prevent clumping, and chicory is added to fiber bars, cereals, and granolas.