Belgian endive
noun/ˌbeldʒən ˈendaɪv/, /ˌbeldʒən ˈendɪv/
/ˌbeldʒən ˈendaɪv/, /ˌbeldʒən ˈendɪv/
(also endive)
(both North American English) (British English chicory)
- a small pale green plant with bitter leaves that are eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable. The root can be dried and used with or instead of coffee.
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