chicory
4 synonyms for chicory, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A blue-flowered plant whose leaves are eaten as a salad green and whose root is used to make a coffee substitute.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use chicory
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
coffee and chicory
chicory root
a head of chicory
Etymology
Traces back through Old French and Latin to Ancient Greek kíkhora, the name for the same plant.
Full origin of chicory →Frequently asked questions
What does “chicory” mean?
The word “chicory” means a blue-flowered plant whose leaves are eaten as a salad green and whose root is used to make a coffee substitute. In plain terms, a leafy plant used both as a salad vegetable and, when its root is roasted and ground, as a coffee substitute or additive.
How do you pronounce “chicory”?
“Chicory” is pronounced CHIH-kuh-ree (/ˈt͡ʃɪkəɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “chicory” in a sentence?
Here is “chicory” used in a sentence: “The salad was made with fresh chicory and walnuts.”
What part of speech is “chicory”?
“Chicory” is a noun.
Where does the word “chicory” come from?
The word “chicory” comes from Ancient Greek. Traces back through Old French and Latin to Ancient Greek kíkhora, the name for the same plant.
