chicory
noun[U]
uk/ˈtʃɪk.ər.i/us/ˈtʃɪk.ɚ.i/aEuropeanplantwithblueflowers, whoseleaves,flowers, androotcan be used incooking:
There are manyvarietiesofedibleweedsuch asdandelionand chicory.
Trynasturtium,borage, or chicoryflowerssprinkledonsalads.
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apowdermade from therootof thisplantandaddedto or usedinsteadofcoffee:
菊苣根粉(可加入咖啡或作其替代品)Thecoffeeis verypoorquality,mostlychicory.
UK
aplantwiththick,paleleavesthattastebitterand that areeatencookedas avegetableor insalads:
I like togrillredorwhitechicory to go with themeat.
Synonym
endive
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aplantwithcurlygreenleavesthat areeatenuncookedinsalads:
Ienjoyrobustgreenssuch as chicory andwatercress.
Synonym
frisée
Types of vegetable
- alfalfa
- allium
- Anaheim
- artichoke
- arugula
- Chinese leaves
- collard
- corn on the cob
- corn salad
- cornichon
- jicama
- kabocha
- kale
- kohlrabi
- lacinato kale
- salsify
- savoy cabbage
- scallion
- Scotch bonnet
- shallot
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