Chic"o*ry (?), n. [F. chicorée, earlier also cichorée, L. cichorium, fr. Gr. &?;, &?;, Cf. Succory.]

1. (Bot.)

A branching perennial plant (Cichorium Intybus) with bright blue flowers, growing wild in Europe, Asia, and America; also cultivated for its roots and as a salad plant; succory; wild endive. See Endive.

2.

The root, which is roasted for mixing with coffee.

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