- 1(also curly endive, frisée, chicory [uncountable]) a plant with green curly leaves that are eaten raw as a vegetable
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- 2(also Belgian endive) a young chicory plant (= a pale green plant with bitter leaves), eaten as a cooked vegetable or in salads
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